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MACHINERY

220051250052 · 04/28/2005 · James Hamilton Construction Co.

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
0.21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Charles E Hamilton; Carroll Hamilton
Operator
James Hamilton Construction Co.
Mine
2902016

Narrative

Employee was welding back to back with another employee. The reflection from the other welder bounced off the inside of her hood burning her eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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