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MACHINERY

220021680137 · 06/08/2002 · Progress Coal

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Welder (shop)
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
1
Mine experience
0.3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Progress Coal
Mine
4608645

Narrative

EE WAS HOLDING A PIECE OF METAL IN PLACE TO BE WELDED. OVER THE TIME PERIOD EE WAS EXPOSED TO WELDING FLASHES. THEREFORE CAUSING FLASH BURNS TO HIS EYES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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