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MACHINERY

220040290011 · 01/04/2004 · Ash Grove Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
—
Mine experience
19.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ash Grove Cement Company
Operator
Ash Grove Cement Company
Mine
1400034

Narrative

EE WAS POSITIONING HIMSELF WHEN WELDING ROD ARCHED. THE EVENT HAPPENED REPEATEDLY OVER THE COURSE OF 4 HOURS. EE MADE NOT ATTEMPT TO LEAVE ROD OUT OF STINGER WHILE GETTING IN POSITION OR TO OB TAIN A DIFFERENT STYLE OF HOOD.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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