HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) at The Marion County Coal Company
Removing belt structure at 2E longwall tail, using a hammer to beat out a pin in the structure, with EE's head positioned under the structure. A piece of debris (metal/rust/dirt) fell, bounced under EE's glasses and landed in right eye, resulting in a corneal abrasion. No problems with mining methods, training, PPE, or compliance issues.
U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration