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DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)

220002900196 · 10/09/2000 · Blue Circle Cement

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
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
OTH RADIATION EFFECT,NEC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blue Circle Industries Plc
Operator
Blue Circle Cement
Mine
3800305

Narrative

DUE TO TIGHT AREA, LEANING SIDEWAYS TO WELD ON HEAT EXCHANGER SCREW. DUE TO POSITION, FLASH OFF THE ARC CAME UNDER SHIELD CAUSING FLASH BURN TO RIGHT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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