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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220172070008 · 07/19/2017 · The Ohio County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
The Ohio County Coal Company
Mine
4601436

Narrative

Contractor employee was loading tools into the back of the utility truck, EE threw a sledgehammer into the bed and felt something hit EE's eye. Cause of this injury was not wearing safety glasses while on duty. Compliance with company rules, PPE & miner attitude was a factor. Mining equip/systems not a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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