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MACHINERY

220001740011 · 06/13/2000 · Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp/Burnside Div

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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
—
Mine experience
11.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ormet Corporation
Operator
Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp/Burnside Div
Mine
1600354

Narrative

HE AND HIS WORK PARTNER WERE WELDING ON THE #1 PAN IN 350. HE WALKED AWAY WHILE PARTNER WAS WELDING. THE FLASHES IN THE AREA FROM LIGHT TO DARK ALL NIGHT CAUSED HIS EYES TO BURN SLIGHTLY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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