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MACHINERY

220023180016 · 10/29/2002 · American Aggregates Of Michigan 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
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Edward C Levy Jr
Operator
American Aggregates Of Michigan Inc
Mine
2002688

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS DOING A LOT OF WELDING ON THIS DAY. HE WAS OVEREXPOSED TO WELD FLASHES AND WAS NOT WEARING HIS PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. HE DID NOT REPORT THIS INCIDENT TO HIS SUPERVISOR UNT IL 10/30/02 OF WHICH HE THEN WENT TO THE CLINIC AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH KERATITIS. NO RESTRICTIONS WERE GIVEN AND HE RETURNED TO WORK DOING HIS REGULAR JOB.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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