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MACHINERY

220060890017 · 03/16/2006 · Red River Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
William D Humphreys
Operator
Red River Coal Company Inc
Mine
4406199

Narrative

Employee stated that he had repaired the air compressor. He turned it on so as to build up the air pressure. The pop off valve released air pressure which blew something out and into the employee's right eye. Went to doctor, nothing found but prescription given for antibiotics for eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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