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MACHINERY

220012640031 · 09/12/2001 · Columbia River Carbonates

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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
1
Mine experience
9.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Northwest Carbonates; Bleeck Management
Operator
Columbia River Carbonates
Mine
4503286

Narrative

MINER WAS WELDING ON STAINLESS TANK DURING 3-4 HOUR PERIOD. WEARING PROPER HOOD/LENS. SUFFERED FLASH IN EYES, DISCOVERED THAT NIGHT/MORNING. TREATED BY EMERGENCY ROOM, MEDICATED CAUSE APPEARS TO BE POSSIBLE REFLECTION ENTERING SIDEL BOTTOM OF WELDING MAST/HOOD OVER PROLONGED TIME.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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