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MACHINERY
220023010003 · 10/16/2002 · Elam Sand and Gravel
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
Activity Welding or cutting
Injury source MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost 60
Mine experience 3 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Harold Elam
Operator Elam Sand and Gravel
Mine 0504645
Narrative CUTTING THE TORCH-RING OUT OF MANTLE OF THE CONE TYPE CRUSHER, A PIECE OF SLAG RICOCHETTED FROM THE CUTTING AREA INTO THE FACE SHIELD HITTING THE RIGHT EYE.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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