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MACHINERY

220072500051 · 08/28/2007 · Guest Mountain Mining Corporation

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
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cumberland Resources Corporation
Operator
Guest Mountain Mining Corporation
Mine
4405815

Narrative

He was welding in the surface shop and the prolonged exposure to the welding flashes resulted in flash burns to his eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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