February 1, 2002
IN · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Triad Underground Mining, L.L.C. · Struck by flying object
EE WAS DRIVING A BUSHING PIN INTO PLACE TO LOCK DOWN BELT STRUCTURE. THE SUPERVISOR WAS PASSING BY ABOUT 45' AWAY WHEN HE GOT A PIECE OF DIRT INHIS EYE. HE WORKED THE REST OF THE SHIFT AFTER F LUSHING EYE. HE THOUGHT HE GOT IT OUT BUT STILL HURT. WENT HOME & WOKE AT 3:30 A.M. WITH SEVERE EYE PAIN. AFTER BEING EXAMINED BY DOCTOR, WENT TO HOSPITAL TO HAVE SMALL PIECE OF STEEL REMOVED