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MACHINERY

220042260010 · 08/05/2004 · Thunder Basin Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ashland Inc
Operator
Thunder Basin Coal Company LLC
Mine
4800977

Narrative

Employee was taking down a welding hooch after welding and grinding operations. He went home at the end of shift and woke the next day with his left eye hurting. He visited the hospital where a metal particle and rust ring were ground from his left eye. He was also given antibiotic drops for his eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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