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MACHINERY

220092050033 · 07/15/2009 · Blaschak Anthracite Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
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
2
Mine experience
1.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blaschak Holding Corp
Operator
Blaschak Anthracite Corporation
Mine
3602073

Narrative

After using a 4 1/2"" angle grinder to grind weldments on channel steel framework for a platform under the breaker's shaker arms ee's eye became increasingly irritated from an apparent minute piece of welding slag or dirt.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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