# DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
> MSHA accident `220172260014` · 08/11/2017 · The Harrison County Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
- **Accident type:** Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** PNEUMOCONIOSIS,BLACK LUNG
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 20 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** The Harrison County Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601318](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601318)
## Narrative

The mine received notification on 8/11/17 that this employee has been granted an award of 10% for Occupational Pneumoconiosis. This incident was caused by the employee's failure to wear appropriate respiratory protection during their mining career. Employee did not violate any rules, regulations, or policies. Employee is still currently employed at this operation.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*