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MACHINERY

220032450100 · 08/22/2003 · Kentucky Solite Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Mill equipment
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
2.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Northeast Solite Corp
Operator
Kentucky Solite Corporation
Mine
1500187

Narrative

EE REMOVING BOLTS ON CRUSHER WITH AIR POWERED RATCHET. AIR HOSE (3/4""ID) FAILED COMING LOOSE BY FITTING-CAUSING HOSE TO WHIP AROUND AND BLOW DUST INTO EE'S EYES & HITTING EE'S HEAD BY RIGHT EA R. EE WAS WEARING HARD HAT & SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HOSE FAILED-HAT & GLASSES KNOCKED OFF.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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