HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Name: HANDLING OF MATERIALS at Vindex Energy LLC
Start: 12/15/2006

220063600029 · 12/15/2006 · Vindex Energy LLC

Details

Degree of injury: NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification: HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type: Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation: Coal/ore shovel operator, Shoveler, Power shoveler
Activity: Handling supplies or material
Injury source: COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury: BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part: EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost: 0
Mine experience: 1 years

Operator

Controller (parent): International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
Operator: Vindex Energy LLC
Mine: 1800170

Narrative

Operator removed the fuel cap from 3500 Hitachie shovel to check fuel level. The fuel tank had built up pressure in it causing fuel to spray in the operator's face and right eye. Went to doctor and had eye flushed and received prescription eye medication. Returned to work same day.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown