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MACHINERY

220161680055 · 06/06/2016 · Tunnel Ridge, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Tunnel Ridge, LLC
Mine
4608864

Narrative

Employee was standing downwind when a longwall shield was lowered. The dust blew off from the top of the shield and got in eyes behind glasses. EE went to a treatment facility and right eye was scanned for scratches but none were found. EE was prescribed an antibiotic cream and released in full to return to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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