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MACHINERY

220032830066 · 10/07/2003 · Imerys Clays Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Drill operator
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
14.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Clays Inc
Mine
0900705

Narrative

EE WAS WELDING ON A DRILL PAN AND REMOVED HIS HELMET TO INSPECT THE WELD. HE BEGAN WELDING WHILE HOLDING THE HELMET IN HIS FREE HAND. HE RECEIVED FLASH BURNS TO BOTH EYES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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