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MACHINERY

220033530031 · 12/10/2003 · Irving Materials Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Fred (Pete) Irving
Operator
Irving Materials Inc
Mine
1200124

Narrative

EE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF METAL WITH CUTTING TORCH. HE FINISHED HIS CUT AND TURNED TO SHUT HIS TORCH OFF, WHEN A PIECE OF SLAG POPPED OFF THE COOLING METAL AND FLIPPED INTO HIS RIGHT EYE BEHIND HIS SAFETY GLASSES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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