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MACHINERY

220030900048 · 03/18/2003 · Featherlite Bldg Prod Corp

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
Operator
Featherlite Bldg Prod Corp
Mine
4101344

Narrative

THE EE WAS WORKING INSIDE THE MAINTENANCE SHOP DOING SOME WELDING ON THE WORKTABLE. HE WAS LEANING OVER THE STEEL SLIPS WELDING WHEN SOME OF THE HOT SLAG POPPED UP AND LANDED ON THE BACK OF HE AD. THE SLAG ROLLED DOWN HIS HEAD AND HIT THE INSIDE OF HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND A SLIVER OF SLAG BOUNCED OFF THE SAFETY GLASSES INTO HIS EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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