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MACHINERY

220053070060 · 10/24/2005 · Worcester Sand & Gravel Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Anthony J Trotto
Operator
Worcester Sand & Gravel Company Inc
Mine
1900956

Narrative

WELDER WAS WELDING ON PLANT, A PIECE OF METAL SPARKED OFF AND WENT INTO HELMET FROM ABOVE, AND HIT WELDER IN THE EYE SEARING HIS INNER EYE LEFT EYE LID AND ADHERING THE METAL FRAGMENT TO THE INNER EYE LID.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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