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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220110210057 · 01/18/2011 · Mammoth Coal Co

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Mammoth Coal Co
Mine
4609148

Narrative

Employee was outby section getting a load of cement blocks to construct a stopping. He turned his head (seam height 53 inches and employee 6 ft 2 inches) and struck a fly pad board that was sticking down slightly. Material from board and roof fell behind safety glasses into his eye. He was given prescription eye drops and released to return to work at full duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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