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MACHINERY

220020080047 · 12/14/2001 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC

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
Mill equipment
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2.9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BPU Reynolds Inc
Operator
Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
Mine
4100906

Narrative

EMPLOYEE, MAINT MECHANIC, BEGAN WELDERS TRAINING ON 11-26-01. ACTUAL WELDING OF MATERIALS IS PART OF THE TRAINING. ON 12-14-01, HE HAD WELDED TWO PIECES OF PLATE. HE WAS USING A WHEEL GRINDE R TO REMOVE EXCESS SLAG FROM THE WELD. A PIECE OF SLAG FLEW UNDERNEATH HIS FACE SHIELD AND CAUSED EYE IRRITATION. MEDICATION PRESCRIBED. EE IS NOT LOSING TIME OR ON RESTRICTIONS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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