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MACHINERY

220103160055 · 11/01/2010 · Atlantic Leaseco, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cambrian Mining PLC
Operator
Atlantic Leaseco, LLC
Mine
4609289

Narrative

EE was watching miner cut in the #5 entry. While observing the miner, a small piece of rock was thrown back off the cutter head, striking him in the right eye. Rock went under and around by the side of his safety glasses.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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