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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220252460036 · 08/28/2025 · Pocahontas Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Metinvest B V
Operator
Pocahontas Coal Company LLC
Mine
4608878

Narrative

Employee was hanging fly pads between #3 and #4 entry. While looking up driving a nail they experienced watering and burning sensation in the left eye. when the employee got home and inspected their eye, they decided to be seen by a medical professional the piece of metal was removed, and they were prescribed medicated eye drops. the area was approximately 8' high and damp.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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