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MACHINERY

220023230018 · 11/05/2002 · Ash Grove Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
—
Mine experience
18.55 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ash Grove Cement Company
Operator
Ash Grove Cement Company
Mine
1400034

Narrative

ARC BURN TO BOTH EYES WHILE AIR ARC WELDING IN THE STAINLESS STEEL VESSEL. WELDING PROTECTION WAS BEING WORN AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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