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MACHINERY

220043080013 · 10/27/2004 · Lhoist North America of Texas Ltd

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
0
Mine experience
12.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Texas Ltd
Mine
4100013

Narrative

Employee was welding on the CL- 300 system when he received cornea abrasions due to welding burns involving both eyes! Contributing factors include failure to inspect tools and equipment prior to performing task assigned!

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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