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MACHINERY

220061800036 · 06/22/2006 · US Micropowders, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
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
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
William (Billy) Kidd
Operator
US Micropowders, Inc.
Mine
0103052

Narrative

Ee was welding 2 lengths of metal ends approx 31/2 ft long, using a m13 welder and a borrowed welding hood. The borrowed hood did not have the proper lens for M13 welding. The result is a flash burn to ee's eyes, especially the left.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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