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MACHINERY

220141670059 · 06/04/2014 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
5
Mine experience
9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4606188

Narrative

Employee was welding sleds for top belt rollers with another Employee, when he received flash burn in his right eye. Employee was treated at Raleigh General Hospital and also followed up with Dr.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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