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MACHINERY

220150920028 · 03/27/2015 · Humphreys Enterprises, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
Activity
Power shovel, Dragline
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
15.73 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
William D Humphreys
Operator
Humphreys Enterprises, Inc.
Mine
4406084

Narrative

Employee stated that he was operating excavator moving spoil material. A rock rolled out of the spoil and hit a foot long stick laying on the ground. The stick flipped into the air and through the windshield cab guard and busted the windshield. A foreign body got into his right eye. Would not flush out so he went to doctor to have removed. Given eye drops (used for 2 days).

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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