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MACHINERY

220060540043 · 02/15/2006 · Cravat Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
38
Mine experience
1.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Michael Puskarich
Operator
Cravat Coal Company Inc
Mine
3303028

Narrative

EE WAS GRINDING ON A DOZER BLADE WHEN THE GRINDING DISC CAME APART AND STRUCK THE EE'S FACE SHIELD AND SAFETY GLASSES CAUSING A SEVERE LEFT EYE INJURY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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