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MACHINERY

220070250028 · 01/18/2007 · Aggregate Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
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
1
Mine experience
0.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Daniel R Balkema; Ralph T Balkema
Operator
Aggregate Resources, Inc.
Mine
2002436

Narrative

Employee was welding off and on all day on a jaw crusher, doing repairs. He was wearing a welding helmet, but he was ina tight spot, so it was difficult to get the mask down in time, every time, before he started welding. He had welding flash as a result.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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