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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220152720028 · 09/23/2015 · Lhoist North America of Texas Ltd

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Texas Ltd
Mine
4100013

Narrative

Electrical motor failed on CL-1044m at the 1600 tower. Electricians were called in to replace the motor. Employees were engaged in the process of rigging a come-along from the elevation directly above the motor when material was dislodged entering employees right eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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