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220062910004 · 09/22/2006 · San Juan Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BHP Billiton
Operator
San Juan Coal Company
Mine
2901825

Narrative

Employee was climbing on board her unit when a gust of wind kicked up and blew dust into her eye. As it did not bother her immediately, she did not have the eye irrigated until an hour later. She was taken to a clinic for extra precaution where the doctor found a scratched cornea. She was given prescription medication for the irritation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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