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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220102730039 · 09/23/2010 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609163

Narrative

EE was rock dusting #7 beltline. EE was moving the hose under the belt to cover the offside. EE backed up and the hose became twisted and hit the fresh waterline. Dust hit his face and got into his eyes. He said he was wearing glasses. He came out and drove home before anyone could investigate. EE said his corneas were scratched. Doctor reports have not been rec. to confirm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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