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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220030450004 · 02/07/2003 · Elk Run Coal Co.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Rubbed or abraded
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Co.
Mine
4607938

Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING A CENTRAL VALVE O-RING. HE RUBBED HIS EYE AND OIL ON HIS HAND CONTAINED A FOREIGN OBJECT WHICH ENTERED HIS EYE. TREATED BY DR.AND GIVEN PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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