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MACHINERY

220023530027 · 12/05/2002 · U. S. Aggregates, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Observe operations
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
2.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WATCHING THE AUTOMATIC WELDER BUILD-UP ROLLS ON CRUSHER. WHILE LOOKING AT THE WORK HE RECEIVED RADIATION BURNS TO BOTH EYES. HE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT BUT COULD NOT COME T O WORK THE FOLLOWING DAY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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