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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220132520014 · 08/28/2013 · Alpha Coal West, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Unknown
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Alpha Coal West, Inc.
Mine
4800732

Narrative

A Welder complained of eye irritation on 8/29/13. An eye doctor found a small piece of debris in the eye and prescribed antibiotic drops. It is believed the debris entered the eye sometime the previous shift. The cause is not known as the Welder wore all required PPE during welding/grinding activities.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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