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220041410005 · 05/08/2004 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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 15
Mine experience 0.02 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
Operator Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine 0103087
Narrative Employee was helping repair/weld on new wear liner in WA500 loader bucket. Employee welded approximately 30 minutes and was a helper for the remaining time of repair. He received arc flash burns to both of his eyes.
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