IE was treated on 7/13/20 for flash burn of the eyes, but did not notify mine personnel until after being treated. After receiving doctors notes on 8/3/20 it was determined this was a reportable incident as medications were administered to their eyes.
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July 13, 2020
IN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Flash burns (welding)
June 18, 2018
IN · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Vigo Coal Operating Company LLC · Struck against a moving object
Mowing hillside and equipment overturned.
January 12, 2017
IN · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Vigo Coal Operating Company Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
IE was attempting to open heater valves on dozer with engine running. In process IE's thumb contacted the alternator belt, resulting in a fracture of bone in left thumb, as well as laceration that required sutures to close.
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