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MACHINERY

220002640009 · 09/11/2000 · National Steel Pellet Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
4
Mine experience
3.32 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
National Steel Corp
Operator
National Steel Pellet Company
Mine
2100249

Narrative

INJURED CLAIMS HE WAS WORKING ON THE #2 PRODUCT SCREEN IN THE PELLETIZER SCREENHOUSE. HE WAS TAKING NUTS AND BOLTS ON THE FEED END OF THE SCREEN. AS HE WAS WELDING HE ACQUIRED A CASE OF ARC FLASH TO BOTH EYES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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