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MACHINERY

220222450027 · 08/24/2022 · Rosebud Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
29
Mine experience
11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
J Clifford Forrest III
Operator
Rosebud Mining Company
Mine
3609371

Narrative

While roof bolting, the employee said they got dust in their eye. EE rinsed the eye out and had blurred vision. EE then sought medical treatment on 08/27/2022 and was diagnosed with a detached retina. This resulted in a lost time injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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