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MACHINERY

220170450019 · 02/09/2017 · Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blackhawk Mining LLC
Operator
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC
Mine
4608759

Narrative

Employee stated was using a battery powered leaf blower to blow dust out of #3 D-Box and felt a small piece of dust or unknown object enter right corner of right eye. The employee went to optometrist after work and was prescribed prescription eye drops. This incident is being reported as a medical reportable due to the prescription eye drops.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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