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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220130320017 · 01/30/2013 · Excel Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.87 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Excel Mining LLC
Mine
1508079

Narrative

Employee was walking across the section when he rubbed the mine roof with his hand, knocking a small piece of loose material free, hitting him in the left eye. Employee finished his shift and went for medical evaluation, he was referred to an eye specialist. No scratches, cuts, or embedded objects were found in the eye. Antibiotic was applied to prevent infection.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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