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MACHINERY

220211250023 · 04/22/2021 · Marshall County Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
9
Mine experience
11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
ACNR Holdings, Inc
Operator
Marshall County Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
4601437

Narrative

IE went to doctor on 4/24/21 with what IE thought was an eye infection. Upon examination a shard of metal was found embedded in eye. IE last used grinder on 4/22/21, but was not aware of the metal in their eye until the exam. Injury was not the result of a compliance or training issue. IE was wearing safety glasses while using the grinder.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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