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MACHINERY

220073550027 · 12/12/2007 · BNI Coal, Ltd

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Pumper
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.65 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Allete Inc
Operator
BNI Coal, Ltd
Mine
3200218

Narrative

Welder was removing a wheel studs on a Coal Truck. After he was done welding a nut on one of the studs the welder raised his welding helmet. A piece of hot slag popped and flew behind his safety glasses where it lodged in his left eye. The piece had to be removed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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