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MACHINERY

220091240016 · 04/20/2009 · Red River Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
2
Mine experience
4.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
William D Humphreys
Operator
Red River Coal Company Inc
Mine
4406199

Narrative

Employee stated that he was rebuilding a dozer blade. He had been grinding on, welding on, and air arcing on the blade during the course of the work shift. He noticed a foreign body in his left eye toward the end of the shift. Had to get removed and missed next two work shifts.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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