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MACHINERY

220050200031 · 12/29/2004 · A & G Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Welder (shop)
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
1
Mine experience
1.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Jerry W Wharton
Operator
A & G Coal Corporation
Mine
4406999

Narrative

EE was welding on the end cap of a dozer push arm. He thought he had flashed his eyes, but it continued to get worse. He went to the doctor on Jan 7, 05, The Dr cleaned his eye and told him to stay off work on the 7th and he could return to work on the 8th of Jan. EE missed one day.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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