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220100620024 · 02/24/2010 · Chevron Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Handling coal, Rock, Ore
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Chevron Corporation
Operator
Chevron Mining Inc
Mine
2901267

Narrative

Employee was cleaning up material spillage around a rock breaker compartment. Employee picked up a rock and tossed it into the open raise. Blowing dust and rock particles came back towards employee because the chute had just been pulled on the haulage level. The left eye was irritated from the particles and rubbing of the eye; antibiotic eye drops were prescribed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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