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MACHINERY

220032580104 · 09/03/2003 · Kentucky May Mining

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Progress Energy Inc
Operator
Kentucky May Mining
Mine
1517224

Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLT AND THE HYDRAULIC HOSE PROVIDING PRESSURE TO THE ROTATION OF THE DRILL HEAD RUPTURED SPRAYING HYDRAULIC OIL IN HIS FACE SOME OF THE OIL HIT HIS EYES EVEN THOUGH HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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