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220042450021 · 08/27/2004 · Jewett Mine LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
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
1.56 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Coal Company
Operator
Jewett Mine LLC
Mine
4103164

Narrative

EE was doing preventative maintenance on a light plant at a fuel island. the wind kicked up some dirt and the dirt got into his left eye. he went to a local emergency room and was given antibiotic drops for his eye. the next day, he went to an ophthalomolgist who removed two pieces of metal from his eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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