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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220092470025 · 09/02/2009 · Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CONSOL Energy Inc
Operator
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company
Mine
3607230

Narrative

The shop mechanic was cutting a piece of plexiglass with a circular saw. The dust from cutting accumulated onto his safety glasses. He took off his glasses to clean them and a piece of dust went into his right eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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