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MACHINERY

220062210007 · 08/06/2006 · Performance Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
3
Mine experience
1.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Performance Coal Company
Mine
4608539

Narrative

Co-workers welding in close proximity. Exposure to welding burned ee's eye. Employee was wearing safety glasses during exposure.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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