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MACHINERY

220000840024 · 03/17/2000 · Energy West Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
2
Mine experience
21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
Operator
Energy West Mining Company
Mine
4201211

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE REPAIR A BELT TRANSFER CHUTE. THEY WERE DOING A LOT OF CUTTING AND WELDING DURING THE SHIFT AND THE EMPLOYEE BURNED HIS EYES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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