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MACHINERY

220023010139 · 10/18/2002 · Cemex 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
28.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex Inc
Mine
4000840

Narrative

THE EE WERE PERFORMING REPAIRS ON THE CURSHER ROTARY. BOTH EE WERE WITH THEIR BACKS TO ONE ANOTHER. THE INJURED EE WAS WEARING ALL REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (SAFETY GLASSES, HOOD) BUT STILL RECEIVED FLASH BURNS TO THE EYES

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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