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220002420043 · 08/24/2000 · Perlite Inc

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
Handling supplies or material
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
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alleghany Corp
Operator
Perlite Inc
Mine
2900248

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS TRIMMING HARDFACE FROM WOBBLER BARS. EMPLYEE'S EYES WERE AFFECTED BY ANOTHER EMPLOYEE USING WELDER TO TRIP WOBBLER BARS. APPEARS TO BE FLASH BURNS TO EYES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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