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MACHINERY

220110330024 · 01/31/2011 · Trapper Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10.81 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Salt River Project; MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; Tri-State Gener
Operator
Trapper Mining Inc
Mine
0502838

Narrative

Employee was using an air chipper for a welding project. He reported putting the air chipper down when the trigger engaged blowing accumulated slag particles into his eyes. Employee was treated by an optometrist who removed a corneal foreign body from his left eye. Employee has not missed any work time or been restricted as a result of this injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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