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MACHINERY

220220950003 · 03/30/2022 · Ohio County Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
9
Mine experience
2.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
ACNR Holdings, Inc
Operator
Ohio County Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
4601436

Narrative

Employee was drilling into the roof with a drill steel, when debris fell and got in EE's left eye. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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