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MACHINERY

220090120027 · 12/30/2008 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

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
12.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (US) Incorporated
Mine
2000022

Narrative

Employee was attempting to position himself to tack-weld bolts and nuts on a drive shaft of enclosed piece of equipment. Employee was not wearing welding eye protection and the welding rod touched the steel enclosure and caused arc flash which caused flash burns to the employees eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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