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MACHINERY

220161680007 · 06/05/2016 · Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
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
4
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blackhawk Mining LLC
Operator
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC
Mine
4609258

Narrative

The employee stated that EE had been cutting and welding on a new rock box for the new 3 South belt head on the 5th. EE stated EE felt fine at the end of the shift and went home and had pain in EE's eyes when EE woke up the next day. EE sought medical attention and was diagnosed with burns due to viewing welding arcs and was placed off work for 1 week.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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