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220040050047 · 12/29/2003 · Evergreen Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
SAND,GRAVEL,SHELL
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
11.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Evergreen Mining Company
Mine
4607945

Narrative

EE AND CO-WORKER WERE WORKING ON HIGHWALL DRILL. DURING THIS TIME, THE WIND SUDDENLY INCREASED CAUSING DUST TO GET ON IN HIS FACE & EYES. LATER, HE NOTICED SOMETHING IN HIS EYE. THE NEXT DAY, HE WENT TO SPECIALIST WHERE EYE DROPS WHICH MADE THIS INJURY REPORTABLE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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