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MACHINERY

220110400005 · 02/07/2011 · Pennsy Supply Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Welder (shop)
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
2.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Pennsy Supply Inc
Mine
3603215

Narrative

Employee was welding at the primary crusher. A flash from another welder came behind his PPE and affected his R eye. He did not realize the injury to the eye until later in the evening.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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