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MACHINERY

220220030006 · 12/28/2021 · Goals Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
WOOD ITEMS,NEC
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
15
Mine experience
0.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Operator
Goals Coal Company
Mine
4605317

Narrative

EE was working at the Goals mine location cutting brush when a stick struck EE in the eye. EE claims EE was wearing a hard hat with face shield. EE's supervisor transported EE to Beckley General hospital in company vehicle. Beckley General transported EE to Ruby Memorial hospital via ambulance.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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