Citation

Carreck GC. Injury 1989; 20(3): 145-148.

Affiliation

North Yorkshire Area, British Coal Corporation.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2599638

Abstract

The incidence of eye injuries in the coal mining industry in one British Coal Area in 1 year is presented and discussed. The discussion reviews the literature on eye injuries generally. The problems of ensuring adequate eye protection in mining operations are described: plans for a future survey to pinpoint critical areas are outlined.