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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220141050006 · 04/11/2014 · Birch River Energy, LLC

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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Birch River Energy, LLC
Mine
4606045

Narrative

Employee was working on the Gizmo engine in the refuse area. The wind was blowing which caused dirt/dust to enter into his left eye. He was wearing Rx safety glasses. The employee sought medical treatment at SRMC ER for irritation. The eye was irrigated and the employee was given an antibiotic ointment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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