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MACHINERY

220032340030 · 08/13/2003 · Independent Salt Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
14.51 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
M D Keener
Operator
Independent Salt Company
Mine
1400411

Narrative

EE WAS WELDING AN AR PLATE IN THE DUMPING BINS WHEN A METALLIC FOREIGN BODY GOT IN HIS RIGHT EYE. THE FOREIGN BODY WAS REMOVED BY AN OPTOMETRIST. THE EE WAS WEARING A WELDING HELMET AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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