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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220172190014 · 08/01/2017 · Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Scoop car/Scooptram operator, Load/Haul/Dump (LHD) operator, Teletram operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.1 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The employee stated they went to open a bag of rock dust in the # 1 Entry when approximately a cap full of rock dust got in the employees' right eye. The employee sought medical attention on 08/02/2017 and was prescribed medicated eye drops. This incident is being reported at medical reportable.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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