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MACHINERY

220042040002 · 07/14/2004 · Dolese Bros Co

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
2
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Dolese Brothers Company
Operator
Dolese Bros Co
Mine
3400015

Narrative

EE WAS WORKING WITH OTHER EMPLOYEES TO CUT THE BEARING OFF THE SHAFT ON THE #2 CONVEYOR. THEY HAD HUNG A TORCH ON THE I-BEAM OVERHEAD FOR LIGHT. WHILE THEY WERE PUTTING A NEW BEARING ON, THE TORCH FELL AND STRUCK INJURED, KNOCKING OFF HIS HARD HAT AND SAFETY GLASSES. THE TORCH STRUCK HIS RIGHT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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