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MACHINERY

220021370008 · 05/11/2002 · Carmeuse Lime Inc

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 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime Inc
Mine
3300013

Narrative

EE RECEIVED FLASH BURNS TO EYES WHILE ARC GOUGING WELDS. EE WAS WEARING PROPER PPE ON EYES. IT IS SUSPECTED THAT REFLECTIONS OF THE ARC CAUSED THE CONDITION. EE WAS SENT TO THE DR. AND DIAGNO SED W/ULTRAVIOLET KERATITIS & RECEIVED INJECTIONAND PRESCRIPTION OF TETRACAINE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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