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MACHINERY

220191650014 · 06/12/2019 · The Marion County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
The Marion County Coal Company
Mine
4601433

Narrative

The employee was bolting on the 1WTG Section. As employee was putting a strap across the miner, the utility person was wet dusting the last 40' mined. Some wet rock dust splashed the employee's face. The employee ended up with a scratched cornea. Employee was wearing all appropriate PPE and was following all laws and company policies.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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