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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220031140011 · 04/11/2003 · Trans Alta Centralia Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Coal sampler
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.73 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Trans Alta Corp
Operator
Trans Alta Centralia Mining LLC
Mine
4500416

Narrative

EE ALLEGES, THAT HE CHANGED HIS HEATING SYSTEM FROM HEAT TO VENT PANEL TO BLOW COOLER AIR. WHEN HE TURNED THE BLOWER FAN UP, DUST FROM THE PANEL VENT BLEW IN HIS RIGHT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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