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MACHINERY

220072600015 · 08/20/2007 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
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
9.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Noranda Aluminum Company
Operator
Noranda Alumina LLC
Mine
1600352

Narrative

Employee (General Repairer) reported irritation to his eyes on the morning of August 21. He had peformed fitting work on the 20th, working near a welder. Due to the degree of irritation, he was sent to an ophthamologist for an exam, was provided prescription eye drops, and restricted from welding.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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