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MACHINERY

220063240026 · 11/14/2006 · LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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
11.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
LaFarge Building Materials Incorporated
Mine
3400026

Narrative

Employee was welding on 3rd pier---welding stop block against tire. When pulling lead across catwalk, lead grounded against steel causing flash.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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