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220212440010 · 08/25/2021 · Black Hills Energy

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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
0
Mine experience
13.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Black Hills Corp
Operator
Black Hills Energy
Mine
4800083

Narrative

EE was grinding while repairing a coal crusher. The wind picked up, causing dust to kick up and get behind the face shield and safety glasses EE was wearing, embedding metal shavings in EE's left eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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