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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220082670006 · 09/10/2008 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Mine
1202147

Narrative

Employee was examining the steering relief valve on a Cat. 793. Oil dipped down onto the brim of his glasses and entered his eye. He cleaned it out and continued to work. On 9/13/08 he reported that the eye was swelling. Taken to ER, diagnosed with infection. Prescribed antibiotic drops and returned to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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