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MACHINERY

220021060022 · 04/05/2002 · Farco Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
Mine experience
18 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Chevron Corporation
Operator
Farco Mining Inc
Mine
4102803

Narrative

WHILE REPAIRING GUARDING ON THE HOIST GEAR, IN PROCESS OF ARK WELDING, SLAG FLEW OVER OR SIDEWAYS INTO THE EYE. WAS WEARING THE WELDERS HOOD AND SAFETY GLASSES. FLUDHED THE EYE WITH CLEAN DRIN KING WATER. NOTE: DATE REPORTED 4-9-02.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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