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MACHINERY

220042640048 · 09/09/2004 · —

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
4
Mine experience
0.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Operator
Mine
2200759

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON TRACK ADJUSTER FOR HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR. HE COULD NOT GET THE TRACKS TO MOVE SO HE USED THE BUCKET ARM OF THE TRACKHOE TO MOVE TRACKS. GREASE SHOT OUT OF THE TRACK ADJUSTER AND HIT HIM IN THE EYES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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