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MACHINERY

220140550055 · 02/17/2014 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Rock dust machine
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
41
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
3301159

Narrative

Employee had finished filling a rockdust tank. He thought the pressure was off the hose and released the hose. Pressure with rockdust hit him in the face and ear.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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