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220100120029 · 12/29/2009 · Fola Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
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
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CONSOL Energy Inc
Operator
Fola Coal Company LLC
Mine
4608377

Narrative

EE was performing maintenance on a hyd shovel. Wind was gusting at times. Around 3:00 a piece of grit was felt in the eye. It was washed out with water and felt OK. That night the grit was felt again. All attempts to remove didn't work. Went to hospital and had it taken out. Eye protection being worn.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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