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MACHINERY

220003560040 · 12/13/2000 · Holnam 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
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
26.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holnam Inc
Mine
2300053

Narrative

DURING KILN SHUTDOWN, EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING INSIDE THE RAW MILL ALONG SIDE OTHER WELDERS REPAIRING DIVISION SCREENS IN THE MILL. HE WAS TREATED FOR FLASH BURN ON 12-14-00. A METALLIC FOREIGN BODY WAS DISCOVERED IN HIS RIGHT EYE AND REMOVEDON 12-15-00.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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