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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220082810004 · 09/25/2008 · Bledsoe Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
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
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
Bledsoe Coal Corporation
Mine
1519132

Narrative

While cleaning torch tips, employee accidentally bumped oxygen handle, causing oxygen to blow debris into right eye. Employee has returned to reg. duty, with no restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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