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MACHINERY

220001710020 · 06/06/2000 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.01 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
4000838

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING WELDS ON TOP OF DUCT. A WELDER WORKING IN CLOSE VICINITY STRUCK AN ARC CAUSING A FLASH.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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