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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220113540033 · 12/17/2011 · Independence Coal Company 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
Apprentice, Trainee
Activity
Working with chemicals
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4607273

Narrative

Injured employee was using B-Bond/Mine Sealant to plaster a set of doors when he got the sealant in his left eye. The eye was immediately flushed and he was transported to the ER. He was treated for a chemical injury to the left eye, prescribed medication for his eye and referred to Optometry. He was released to return to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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