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Mine accident

220033460055 · 11/23/2003 · Andalex Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
Accident type
No Value Found
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Andalex Resources B V
Operator
Andalex Resources Inc
Mine
4202028

Narrative

THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING IN THE BACK OF AN OPEN MANTRIP. AS THE MANTRIP PULLED OVER TO ALLOW ANOTHER VEHICLE TO PASS, A WIRE HANGING FROM THE ROOF STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE IN THE RIGHT EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFTEY GLASSES WHICH WERE BROKEN BY THE WIRE. HE WAS TREATED & RELEASED THE SAME DAY. ON 12/3 HE EXPERIENCED PAIN & WENT TO A DOCTOR WHO PERFORMED SURGERY TO RELEAVE PRESSURE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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