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POWERED HAULAGE

220073460038 · 12/03/2007 · Lexie Coal Co., Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Cutting machine operator, Ripper, Universal operator
Activity
Load-haul-dump (UG)
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
27
Mine experience
3.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Terry L. Hall
Operator
Lexie Coal Co., Inc
Mine
1518569

Narrative

EE was operating a S&S Scoop, tire of scoop on operators side caused dust particles to go airborne, thus entering into EE's right eye. EE continued to work until 9:15pm, left and went to a hospital for evaluation. Results were a scratched eye. EE returned to owrk on 12/5/07 (eve) shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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