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MACHINERY

220080300017 · 01/26/2008 · White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien

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
25.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Potash Corp Of Saskatchewan
Operator
White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien
Mine
0800798

Narrative

Employee & co-worker were welding flanges on pipes. Employee notice eye irritation after appr. 10 hrs. Irritation got progressively worse until he returned to work on 1/27 and received treatment from the company nurse. Prescription medication was administered.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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