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MACHINERY

220050180086 · 01/11/2005 · Imerys Pigments LLC

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
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
30.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Pigments LLC
Mine
0100011

Narrative

EE and coworker were welding to repair handrail. As they finished welding, there was a flash which burned ee's face and both forearms.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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