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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220190630003 · 02/13/2019 · Dolet Hills Lignite Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Drill helper
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
WATER
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
American Electric Power Company Inc
Operator
Dolet Hills Lignite Company LLC
Mine
1601031

Narrative

During the process of loading up a 2-inch discharge hose some residual fluid in the hose splashed on ee face from the end of the hose and ran down behind safety glasses into ee eye. The fluid was wiped away and then rinsed with fresh water. There was no pain, discomfort or indication of injury so ee returned to work. Later that evening some irritation was noticed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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