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MACHINERY

220031810082 · 06/19/2003 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
5.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (US) Incorporated
Mine
2300053

Narrative

EE WAS WELDING ON AN ENDLOADER BUCKET OUTSIDE THE MOBILE MAINTENANCE SHOP. HE WAS WEARING DARK GLASSES WITH A WELDING HOOD AND HAD WELDING SHIELDS UP, AS WELL AS TARP TO BLOCK SUNLIGHT. EYES B ECAME IRRITATED AND EE SAW PHYSICIAN ON 6-20-03.DIAGNOSIS WAS FLASH BURN AND EYE DROPS WERE PRESCRIBED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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