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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220132320037 · 08/16/2013 · Peabody Twentymile Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
17.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Twentymile Mining LLC
Mine
0503836

Narrative

IE was washing down and noticed a leak coming from a pipe. While placing a magnet over the leak, material shot out striking him in the face. IE received first aid treatment but went home and his condition worsened. Went to the ER and was diagnosed with a corneal abrasion. He went to ophthalmologist the next day, was given prescription eye drops and patched his eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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