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MACHINERY

220060190010 · 01/13/2006 · BHP Navajo Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
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
16.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BHP Billiton
Operator
BHP Navajo Coal Company
Mine
2900097

Narrative

On January 16, 06, a welder reported an eye injury incurred on Jan 13th while arc welding and grinding wear plate on the 8750 dragline. At the end of dayshift Friday his left eye was irritated. On Jan 14th using a mirror and flashlight he noticed a piece of metal in his left eye and went to the San Juan Regional Hospital ER where the metal was removed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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