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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220241150040 · 04/17/2024 · Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
WATER
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Arch Resources Inc
Operator
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.
Mine
0503672

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN A CLOGGED SPRAY NOZZLE AND WAS SPLASHED IN THE EYE BY WATER AND DIRT. EMPLOYEES EYE WAS FLUSHED AND TAKEN TO HOSPITAL WHERE IT WAS CLEANED OUT BETTER AND EE WAS GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION MEDICATED EYE OINTMENT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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