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MACHINERY

220033210124 · 11/06/2003 · BASF Catalysts LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
0
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Engelhard Corp
Operator
BASF Catalysts LLC
Mine
0900127

Narrative

Employee was welding in blunger. After his shift, both eyes reddened, became teary and painfull and vision blurred. Employee saw eye doctor and was diagnosed with kerato conjunctivitis secondary to welding arc. He was given prescription eye drops and anti-inflammatory.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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