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MACHINERY

220020070097 · 12/08/2001 · 3M Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Operator
3M Company
Mine
4700119

Narrative

WHILE WELDING ON THE BUCKET OF THE #992 CAT LOADER WELDING DEBRIS SHOT UP UNDER THE HELMET AND SAFETY GLASSES OF THE MECHANIC AND ENTERED HIS LEFT EYE. HE RECEIVED A SCRATCH TO HIS LEFT CORNEA . EYE DROPS WERE PRESCRIBED. NO RESTRICTIONS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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