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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220112580032 · 08/31/2011 · Logan County Mine Services Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Logan County Mine Services Inc
Mine
4609409

Narrative

Employee was changing the sump jack on the Highwall Miner, all valves were shut off and pressure was thought to be relieved. As he was removing the last bolt on the head of the sump jack, oil unexpectedly sprayed out of the jack and into his eyes. He was wearing safety glasses at the time of the incident. He was prescribed medication for treatment to his eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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