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MACHINERY

220002420008 · 08/09/2000 · Lafarge Corp

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
1.94 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge Corp
Mine
3300069

Narrative

EE WAS WELDING IN CLASS AND HOT SPLATTER FLEW INTO HIS EYE. THERE WAS NO DISCOMFORT SO HE DID NOT NOTICE IT UNTIL HE LOOKED INTO THE MIRROR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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