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ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES

220053050034 · 10/17/2005 · Excel Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
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
2
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Excel Mining LLC
Mine
1508079

Narrative

THE EE STATED HE WAS AT THE REBUILD SHOP DURING WELDING CLASS TRAINING SESSION. HE WAS EXPOSED TO THE HAZARDS OF PLASMA CUTTING & MIG WELDING ACTIVITIES FOR THE DURATION OF THE ENTIRE SHIFT, 7:00AM TO 3:00PM. LATE THAT NIGHT HE EXPERIENCED BURNING SENSATIONS IN BOTH EYES. HE WENT TO DR. THE FOLLOWING DAY WHERE HE RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR OVER EXPOSURE TO WELDING ACTIVITIES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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