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MACHINERY

220023080023 · 10/23/2002 · Pasminco Zinc, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
1
Mine experience
2.3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Pasminco Ltd
Operator
Pasminco Zinc, Inc
Mine
4001627

Narrative

EE WAS ASSISTING THE CRUSHER OPERATOR IN THE REPAIR OF A CRUSHER SCREEN. THE CRUSHER OPERAOR WASWELDING THE CHANNELS ON THE INSIDE OF THE SCREENEE WAS MANNING THE FIRE HOSE IN CASE OF A FLARE UP. EE SUFFERED FLASH BURNS TO BOTH EYES FROM THE WELDING ARCS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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