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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
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