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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220031490045 · 05/22/2003 · Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Progress Energy Inc
Operator
Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc.
Mine
4407060

Narrative

EE HAD BEEN BUILDING AND PLASTERING BRATTICES WHEN HE BROKE FOR LUNCH. HE TOOK OFF HIS GLOVES, SLAPPING THEM AGAINST BLOCK. WHILE SLAPPING HIS GLOVES, AN OBJECT STRUCK HIM IN THE EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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