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MACHINERY

220101470038 · 05/25/2010 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608553

Narrative

EE was welding bit lugs on right continuous miner between shifts and got a piece of slag in his right eye. He drove himself to a clinic after work and had it removed. He returned to his regular scheduled shift today (5/26/10) and to his regular job as section electrician.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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