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MACHINERY

220092960013 · 10/20/2009 · Kanawha River Terminals 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
5.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Traxys North America LLC; Pegasus Capital Advisors LP
Operator
Kanawha River Terminals LLC
Mine
4607736

Narrative

3 employees were performing welding activities at the same time and in the process one employee was exposed to an arc flash from another welder resulting in temporary pain in the eyes. Employee sought medical attention at an eye doctor and was given one day off of work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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