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MACHINERY

220012330022 · 08/07/2001 · Cargill Salt

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
3.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cargill Inc
Operator
Cargill Salt
Mine
3000663

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING IN A TIGHT AREA AT THE MINI-STAMLER IN THE SCREEN PLANT. MOVING INTO POSITION TO RESUME WELDING, THE WELDING ROD CONTACTED THE PLATE AND ARCED, WHILE HELMET WAS IN THE RAI SED POSITION. THIS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES RESULTING IN FLASH BURN TO THE EYES. EMPLOYEE WAS TREATED THE NEXT DAY & RELEASED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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