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MACHINERY

220041620004 · 06/06/2004 · Catenary Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ashland Inc
Operator
Catenary Coal Company LLC
Mine
4607178

Narrative

After shift, employee discovered metal particle in his right eye. He had been using an air impact wrench while wearing safety glasses with side shields. He did not feel particle enter the eye. He reported to work next day, 7th. An attempt was made to wash particle out without success and he was sent to an eye specialist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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