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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220032090006 · 07/18/2003 · Lone Mountain Processing LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Unknown
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ashland Inc
Operator
Lone Mountain Processing LLC
Mine
1517234

Narrative

HE RAISED UP FROM A BENT OVER POSITION AND CAME IN CONTACT WITH A ROOF BOLT THAT HAD BEEN USED AS A RIB BOLT TO SECURE THE RIB. IN PICKING UP ANOTHER ENTRY AT THIS LOCATION, THEY HAD CUT OUT THE ROOF BOLT BUT HAD THE END STILL STICKING OUT OF THE MINE ROOF, EXPOSING A SHARP EDGE. IT RESULTED IN SUTURES ADDED TO HIS RIGHT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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