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220070640014 · 02/18/2007 · Catenary Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
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
1.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Magnum Coal Company
Operator
Catenary Coal Company LLC
Mine
4607178

Narrative

Employee was using a torch, cutting off bolts on the cutting edges on a loader, when wind blew metal particles behind his face shield and safety glasses. One piece embedded in the left eye behind the tear duct. E R removed the particle and the employee returned to work to complete his shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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