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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220052130083 · 07/27/2005 · Mason Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Ventilation 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
52
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ronnie G Cornett
Operator
Mason Mining, LLC
Mine
4608523

Narrative

Employee was building a block stopping ventilation control. He was cutting a block to size by using a hatchet and striking it with a hammer. While striking the 2 metal tools together, a chip of metal broke off hammer and lodged in his left eye. He was not wearing eye protection.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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