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MACHINERY

220222490021 · 08/23/2022 · Harrison County Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Rock dust machine
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
11.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
ACNR Holdings, Inc
Operator
Harrison County Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
4601318

Narrative

Two employees were rockdusting on the 4 West #1 Belt. One employee was holding the pressurized rockdust hose when the tripped and lost balance causing them to lose control of the dust hose. The hose sprayed rockdust into the other employee's eyes. Injured employee received scratches to their right eye. Employee didn't violate any rules or regulations and has training & experience.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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