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MACHINERY

220043240048 · 11/10/2004 · Rockhouse Energy Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
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
3.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Rockhouse Energy Mining Company
Mine
1517651

Narrative

WHILE USING A 4"" DISC GRINDER SOMETIME DURING THE SHIFT MEMBER GOT A PIECE OF METAL IN HIS RIGHT EYE. DOCTOR REMOVED OBJECT FROM RIGHT EYE AND GAVE HIM PRESCRIPTION EYE DROPS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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