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220223180007 · 11/01/2022 · Navajo Transitional Energy Company, LLC

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
Handling explosives
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Navajo Transitional Energy Company LLC
Operator
Navajo Transitional Energy Company, LLC
Mine
4800992

Narrative

Employee was tying in a coal blast pattern on very windy day. With Safety glasses being worn, a strong gust of wind blew coal debris in employees eye. Employee tried to flush out with eye drops from first aid kit. After shift employee went in with eye irritation and was prescribed Polytrim eye drops for minor corneal abrasion. Employee got full release with no lost time.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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