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MACHINERY

220053460043 · 12/03/2005 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
0
Mine experience
0.29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Marfork Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4608374

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING LINER PLATES IN A TRUCK DUMP BIN ALONG WITH TWO OTHER EMPLOYEES. PROPER WELDING HOODS WERE WORN, BUT THE FOLLOWING MORNING HE WOKE UP WITH IRRITATION TO HIS EYES WHICH WERE DIAGNOSED AS WELDING FLASH.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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