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MACHINERY
220082000046
· 07/11/2008 · Jewett Mine LLC
Details
Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Bulldozer
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
20.42 years
Operator
Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Coal Company
Operator
Jewett Mine LLC
Mine
4103164
Narrative
Employee climbed onto his dozer at the start of shift. The a/c was on in the cab and, as he shut the door, he felt something go into his right eye. He went to a local emergency room for treatment and got a prescription for antibiotic eye drops.
Source
Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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