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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220062850035 · 09/26/2006 · Laurel Coal Corp

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Clarence R Peters; Richard N Nester
Operator
Laurel Coal Corp
Mine
4608247

Narrative

Electrician was cutting a 5/8"" steel rope cable by hitting it with a hammer. Injured EE was walking by the scoop and a metal fragment struck him in the left eye. The fragment pierced the upper eye lid and required removel and a liquid stitch to close the wound.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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