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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220180470012 · 02/09/2018 · The Monongalia County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
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
3.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
The Monongalia County Coal Company
Mine
4601968

Narrative

Employee was removing a staple from the waterline, when a piece of rust fell off the top of the shield around EE's safety glasses, and into EE's left eye. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, training, PPE or protective devices. Employee did not seek medical attention until 2/14/2018, and was prescribed medicated eye drops.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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