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MACHINERY

220033070103 · 10/24/2003 · Evergreen Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Coal/ore shovel operator, Shoveler, Power shoveler
Activity
Machine maintenance
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
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Evergreen Mining Company
Mine
4607945

Narrative

WHILE PERFORMING WORK ACTIVITIES AT THE SHOVEL WHEN MACHINE WAS DOWN FOR REPAIR, THE EE SUSTAINED A WELDING FLASH (REFLECTION) WHILE WELDING ACTIVITIES WERE BEING CONDUCTED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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