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MACHINERY

220040850038 · 03/11/2004 · Blue Mountain Energy Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Rock dust machine
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative
Operator
Blue Mountain Energy Inc
Mine
0503505

Narrative

THE EE WAS ROCK DUSTING. THE DUST LINE HE WAS USING HAD A HOLE IN IT. THE DUST LINE SURGED, CAUSING THE ROCK DUST TO SQUIRT OUT OF THE HOLE INTO HIS RIGHT EYE UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES. THE EYE WAS WASHED OUT AND THE EE WENT TO SEE THE DOCTOR WHO PRESCRIBED EYE OINTMENT TO HELP THE HEALING PROCESS. REPORTABLE INJURY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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