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MACHINERY

220060670038 · 02/21/2006 · H B Mellott Estate Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
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
0.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
H B Mellott Estate Inc
Operator
H B Mellott Estate Inc
Mine
1800109

Narrative

Employee was ""striking an arc"" with one hand and holding the welding helmet with the other hand. He did not properly use the welding helmet and received ""welder's flash."" Employee is being trained on proper welding techniques to prevent any further injuries.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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