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MACHINERY

220033520067 · 12/15/2003 · PCS Phosphate Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
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
17.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Potash Corp Of Saskatchewan
Operator
PCS Phosphate Company Inc
Mine
3100212

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING AN OBJECT WHILE THE WELDER WAS TACKING. EMPLOYEE HAD CUTTING SHIELD ON. HE WOKE UP AT 3:50 AM ON 12/16 COMPLAINING OF RED, TEARING EYES. HE FELT LIKE HE HAD ROCKS IN BOTH EYES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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