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MACHINERY

220032830068 · 10/02/2003 · Elmer's Crane and Dozer, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
20
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Troy L Broad
Operator
Elmer's Crane and Dozer, Inc.
Mine
2002745

Narrative

MECHANIC WAS DRILLING OUT A BROKEN BOLT ON LOADER BUCKET WHEN DRILL BIT BROKE AND A PIECE OF DRILL BIT FLEW UP INTO INJURED'S FACE. DRILL BIT FLEW UNDER SAFETY GLASSES AND CONTACTED LEFT EYE C AUSING IMMEDIATE PAIN FORCING EE TO SEEK MEDICALATTENTION. WE ARE STILL AWAITING OUTCOME OF SURGICAL REPAIR TO DETERMINE ANY FUTURE ISSUES OR POTENTIAL DISABILITIES OR LOSS OF USE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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