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MACHINERY

220030310014 · 01/20/2003 · Mullite Company Of America

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Asea Brown Boveri Ltd (ABB)
Operator
Mullite Company Of America
Mine
0900188

Narrative

EE WAS HEATING THE OUTSIDE OF A BALL MILL WITH A TORCH. THIS WAS TO LOOSEN THE GLUE ON THE INSIDE SO THE BRICK LINER COULD BE REMOVED. AT 3 A.M.THE NEXT MORNING, EE WENT TO THE MEDICAL CENTER COMPLAINING OF EYE PAIN. THE VAPORS FROM THE GLUE HAD AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON HIS EYES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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