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MACHINERY

220060270062 · 01/10/2006 · Excel Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Outside foreman, Leadman
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
7 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS USING A 9"" BLACK & DECKER HAND GRINDER TO REMOVE SOME EXCESS WELD. DURING THE GRINDING PROCESS A PIECE OF METAL HIT HIM IN THE RIGHT EYE. THE EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. EE WENT TO EYE SIGHT MEDICAL CENTER WHERE THE FOREIGN OBJECT WAS REMOVED AND HE RETURNED TO WORK THE SAME DAY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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