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MACHINERY

220241000010 · 03/31/2024 · Kingston Mining Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Steel worker, Iron metal worker, Iron worker
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Operator
Kingston Mining Inc.
Mine
4604343

Narrative

Worker was cutting with a torch. Employee had on safety glasses but was not wearing a face shield. When the metal was heated a piece of rust came loose and went under the workers safety glasses and into their left eye. The rust particle caused a corneal abrasion in their left eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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