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MACHINERY

220041340023 · 04/22/2004 · Stoneco Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
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
3
Mine experience
0.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Stoneco Inc
Mine
3300104

Narrative

EMPLOYEE RECEIVED FLASH BURNS TO HIS EYES. HE WAS HELPING A FABRICATOR WITH SOME REPAIRS ON A CHUTE, WHEN THE SECONDARY FLASHES OCCURED FROM THE WELDING PROCESS. THE INJURY WAS NOT EVIDENT UNTIL THE FOLLOWING DAY. HE THE RECEIVED EYE DROPS & CREAM AT THE HOSPITAL. HE RETURNED BACK TO WORK WITH NO RESTRICTIONS 3 DAYS LATER. 3/26/04

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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