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MACHINERY

220181030013 · 04/09/2018 · Luminant Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vistra Energy
Operator
Luminant Mining Company LLC
Mine
4103659

Narrative

EE was drilling holes in a dragline swing case seal so it could be removed. In the process,felt something in left eye and tried to wash it out. EE was transported to the ER. Next day EE was seen by a eye specialist to remove a small piece of metal from the eye, a prescription was given for pain/eye drops and EE was instructed not to return to work for at least 24 hrs.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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