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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220061090040 · 04/06/2006 · Power Mountain Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
40
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Power Mountain Coal Company
Mine
4606880

Narrative

EE was repairing a broken conveyor chain and pulled his glasses off because they were fogged up. He turned to speak with co-worker, but when he turned, co-worker struck a sprocket chain gear with his hammer. Something hit EE's eye. EE went to an eye Dr. on 4/7/2006 and metal was found in his eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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