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MACHINERY

220102180011 · 07/20/2010 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
30.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
3600006

Narrative

EE repairing 990 bucket tooth-air-arced old shank off day prior to incident. Was welding shank back into place date of incident.EE using Big40Miller Welder w 70/18 rods. Wearing weld helmet w/o safety glasses underneath.Felt pain in L eye at shift end,told super,but didn't seek med. treatment-as pain didn't subside EE req. med. treatment 7/23,finally sought treatment on 7/26/10.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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