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MACHINERY

220072990012 · 10/16/2007 · BNI Coal, Ltd

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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
2.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Allete Inc
Operator
BNI Coal, Ltd
Mine
3200218

Narrative

Welder was starting up air arcing after a short break. He turned the air back on. The air blew some debris around getting a small piece of metal behind his safety glasses and into his right eye. The metal piece was removed and he was back to work his next shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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