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MACHINERY

220031880044 · 06/18/2003 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
13.19 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 & HAD WELDING SHIELDS UP AS WELL AS A TARP TO BLOCK THE SUNLIGHT. HI S EYES LATER BECAME IRRITATED & EE SAW DR ON 6/19/03. DIAGNOSIS WAS KERATITIS (FLASH BURN)TO BOTH EYES & DR RX'D EYE DROPS & ADVISED NO WORK ON 6/19/03 EE . EE RET'D TO WORK 6/20/03

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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