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MACHINERY

220032810020 · 09/26/2003 · Rinker Materials Western Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
36
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rinker Group Ltd
Operator
Rinker Materials Western Inc.
Mine
2902205

Narrative

EE WAS WELDING ON NEW TRUCK DUMP WHEN A PIECE OF SLAG GOT UP UNDER HIS WELDING HOOD AND LANDED IN HIS LEFT EYE. EE WAS WELDING OVERHEAD WHEN ACCIDENT HAPPENED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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