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MACHINERY

220032720094 · 09/16/2003 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Mine
1202147

Narrative

EE WAS HELPING POSITION FLOOR PANELS AS THE WELDER WAS WELDING THEM DOWN. HE FELT BURNING SENSATIONS IN HIS EYES WHILE TRYING TO SLEEP THE FOLLOWING DAY. HE WENT TO E.R. DIAGNOSED WITH FLASH B URN. HE WAS ISSUED A PRESCRIPTION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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