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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220042040051 · 07/14/2004 · Jacobs Ranch Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
RTZ-CRA Group
Operator
Jacobs Ranch Coal LLC
Mine
4800997

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING A PRE-SHIFT WALK AROUND INSPECTION ON HAUL TRUCK. WHEN SHE LOOKED UP TO INSPECT THE TRUCK FRAME SOMETHING ENTERED HER RIGHT EYE BEHIND HER GLASSES. SHE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AND DIAGNOSED WITH DIRT IN HER EYE. IT WAS SWABBED OUT AND SHE WAS GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION ANTIBIOTIC TO PREVENT INFECTION. SHE WAS RELEASED TO FULL DUTY THAT DAY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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