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MACHINERY

220132310009 · 08/12/2013 · The Coteau Properties Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
18.52 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
NACCO Industries Inc
Operator
The Coteau Properties Company
Mine
3200595

Narrative

Employee was grinding out an air arc cut for repair on a front end loader. Employee was wearing safety glasses and a face shield. The grinding particle found its way under both and contacted his right eye. The work area was fairly open, but had some potential for particles to deflect around. The employee was taken to eye doctor who removed the particle. Employee returned to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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