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220071620067 · 05/24/2007 · Specialty Minerals Inc

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
8.71 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minerals Technologies Inc
Operator
Specialty Minerals Inc
Mine
0600019

Narrative

While arc welding inside the dryer at the secondary and crusher dryer, EE's eyes were exposed to flashes reflecting off the very shiny stainless steel inside dryer. Flashes came in from back of welding helmt. Reportable due to prescriptiong antibiotics to prevent infection.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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