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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
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Accident type
No Value Found
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
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Injury source
—
Nature of injury
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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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