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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220151560004 · 06/01/2015 · Emerald Processing, LLC.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Outside foreman, Leadman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Processing, LLC.
Mine
4609258

Narrative

The employee stated that he and another employee were in the process of loading a scoop with rock dust and during the process the employee got rock dust into his eye. The employee later sought medical attention and was prescribed prescription eye drops.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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