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MACHINERY

220032790038 · 09/19/2003 · Lafarge North America

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
33.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge North America
Mine
3600271

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HANDING AIR ARCING RODS TO FELLOW EMPLOYEES WHO WERE ENGAGED IN OPENING THE SLOTS IN THE MILL PARTITION. EE ACCIDENTLY LOOKED IN DIRECTION OF THE PARTITION WHEN THE ARC WAS STRUC K.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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