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MACHINERY

220052730016 · 09/13/2005 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
6.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (US) Incorporated
Mine
2300053

Narrative

Employee's eyes started hurting after work 9/13/05. He had been welding on a coal mill ladder & had also been on fire watch while other employee welded. While on vacation 9/14/05, Dr. diagnosed mild keratitis & hx of foreign body right eye. Possibly saw coworker strike arc with welding hood up. Unsure where he got FB. Report delayed due to lack of paperwork from doctor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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