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MACHINERY

220141260009 · 05/01/2014 · Peabody Twentymile Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Rock dust machine
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

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

Narrative

IE was dusting in 5MN 2 Entry. His airstream helmet fogged so he placed the rock dust hose between his legs and raised his visor to clear the lens. The dust line surged, nozzle rose and sprayed him in the face with rock dust. Eyes were flushed at the mine, during transport, and at ER. Diagnosed as corneal abrasions to the right eye and given prescription antibiotics.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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