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DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)

220062120013 · 07/17/2006 · —

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
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
24.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
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Operator
—
Mine
4101192

Narrative

Employee was assisting in repairing dragline bucket. The work required him to use pry bar while the plate was being tack welded into place. Later that night, he realized he had burnt his eyes from the welding activity.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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