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MACHINERY

220051470048 · 05/18/2005 · Excel Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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 COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
35
Mine experience
4.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Excel Mining LLC
Mine
1508079

Narrative

While welding on the operators side light, rear area, of a Coalage ""488"" Scoop. A spark from the welding activity caused sudden movement of the battery lid, which caused fractures of the left eye orbit area.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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