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MACHINERY

220023530026 · 12/05/2002 · U. S. Aggregates, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Truck driver
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
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
The Heritage Group
Operator
U. S. Aggregates, Inc.
Mine
1201010

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WATCHING AUTOMATIC WELDER BUILD UP ROLLS ON CRUSHER. WHILE EE WAS LOOKING AT THE WORK, HE RECEIVED WELDING FLASH BURNS TO BOTH EYES. HE WAS GIVEN SALVE FOR EYES AND PAIN MEDICATIO N PRESCRIPTIONS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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