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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220110750013 · 03/09/2011 · Bridger Coal Company

Details

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

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
Operator
Bridger Coal Company
Mine
4801646

Narrative

While roof bolting and helping to move miner cable, employee felt something in his eye. His eye was washed out several times, on March 11th, employee sought medical attention, a small piece of material was found in his eye. He received prescription medication as a precaution against infection. He was wearing glasses with side shields.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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