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MACHINERY

220001640073 · 06/05/2000 · Graymont Western Lime Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Michael Nast
Operator
Graymont Western Lime Inc.
Mine
4700222

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING A ROD WHILE OTHER EMPLOYEESWERE WELDING ON THE ROD. INJURED WAS 10-15 FT AWAY FROM THE POINT OF WELDING, HOWEVER, HE SUSTAINED FLASHBURN IN HIS RIGHT EYE. EMPLOYEE DID SEE K MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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