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MACHINERY

220082350019 · 08/17/2008 · Elk Run Coal Co.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
5
Mine experience
3.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Co.
Mine
4607938

Narrative

Employee was grinding welds to reinstall blocks. He thought that he suffered from flashburn and later found that a piece of metal was in his right eye. The metal had to be surgically scraped to be removed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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