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MACHINERY

220041530089 · 05/25/2004 · Buzzi Unicem USA

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
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
2
Mine experience
23.65 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
4000838

Narrative

THE EE WAS ASSISTING A WELDER WHILE INSTALLING A METAL PLATE AS A COVER OVER A HOLE. THE EE WAS HOLDING THE METAL PLATE IN PLACE WHILE THE WELDER TACKED IT. WHILE DOING THIS THE EE DID NOT SHIELD HIS EYES SUFFICIENTLY AND RECEIVED A FLASH FROM THE WELDING ARC.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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