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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220122130027 · 07/26/2012 · Bledsoe Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
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
2.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
Bledsoe Coal Corporation
Mine
1519132

Narrative

Employee was shoveling plaster out of a wheel barrel onto a brattice when plaster splattered into left eye causing irritation. Safety talk was given to employee on the importance of wearing safety glasses.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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