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MACHINERY

220031820030 · 06/17/2003 · Solvay Chemicals, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Longwall, Shear, Plow
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Solvay S A
Operator
Solvay Chemicals, Inc
Mine
4801295

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE SHEAR ON THE LONG WALL. EE EITHER GOT DUST DIRECTLY IN HIS EYE OR INTRODUCED DUST INTO HIS EYE WITH HIS HAND/ FINGER.EE WAS FOLLOWING PROCEDURES AT THE TIME AND WAS WEARING ALL APPLICABLE PPE I.E. SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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