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MACHINERY

220093080021 · 10/30/2009 · Pennsy Supply Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Pennsy Supply Inc
Mine
3600039

Narrative

Employee was cutting a corner shank off a bucket using a torch. When he chipped away the slag a piece flew on his face. When he went to brush it away, his welding gloves pushed the piece up into his eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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