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MACHINERY

220262080039 · 07/15/2026 · Walker Lane Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Risher Randall III
Operator
Walker Lane Mining LLC
Mine
2601030

Narrative

While welding windows on a carbon column tank, a fresh carbon transfer was happening in the area. During the transfer water that had carbon in it sloshed down onto the area of work. Water with carbon splashed onto the welder's hood while it was up and a piece of carbon got into their eye. They tried to flushed it out at the sink.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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