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MACHINERY

220080380025 · 10/24/2007 · Rinker Materials Western Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
3
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Rinker Materials Western Inc
Mine
4800004

Narrative

This employee and another were welding in the welding shop. Employee went home and started experiencing pain in both eyes. He went to the doctor at 12:00 am and was told he had flash burns to both eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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