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MACHINERY

220092540010 · 09/05/2009 · Simplot Phosphates LLC

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
1
Mine experience
2.79 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Scott Simplot
Operator
Simplot Phosphates LLC
Mine
4200998

Narrative

EE was arc gouging 09/05/2009. He said about 9:00PM his right eye felt like there was something it. About Midnight he woke with tearing and pain in his right eye and went to the ER. He did not contact his supervisor because he didn't think it was work related until the ER Dr. told him his eye suffered from arc flash. EE reported the incident by phone 09/06/2009.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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