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MACHINERY

220021010023 · 03/20/2002 · Mosaic Phosphates Company

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
1.36 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mosaic Company
Operator
Mosaic Phosphates Company
Mine
0800177

Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS ARC-WELDING ALL DAY AND AT END OF SHIFT HIS EYES WERE IRRITATED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT DARK LENS IN WELDING HOOD WAS A LITTLE LOOSE AND MAY HAVE ALLOWED UV RAYS TO REACH MAN'S EYES. ONE TIME DOSE OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE WAS ADMINISTERED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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