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220073200060 · 11/06/2007 · Jewett Mine LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
20.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Coal Company
Operator
Jewett Mine LLC
Mine
4103164

Narrative

EE was working on a dump rope repair at a dragline. The wind was blowing and some dust got into his eye. He received medical treatment on 11/8/07 and a prescription for eye drops.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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