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220112020016 · 07/11/2011 · BNI Coal, Ltd

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
34.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Allete Inc
Operator
BNI Coal, Ltd
Mine
3200218

Narrative

Miner Welder was Air Arching both his welding helmet and safety glasses were being used, a gust of wind came up and the miner felt he got something in his Rt.Eye. He tried to clear it with the eye wash station. Later the miner went to Dr.s office to have dirt removed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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