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DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)

220011150005 · 03/06/2001 · Blue Circle Aggregates Inc

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
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
12.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blue Circle Industries Plc
Operator
Blue Circle Aggregates Inc
Mine
0900460

Narrative

EE WAS WELDING IN THE JAW FEEDER. HE WAS UNAWARETHAT HIS WELDING HOOD WAS FAULTY, THUS CAUSING HIS EYE INJURY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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