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MACHINERY

220110750020 · 03/13/2011 · Covol Engineered Fuels LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
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
2.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Headwaters Inc
Operator
Covol Engineered Fuels LLC
Mine
4202398

Narrative

EE was replacing a wear liner in #1 jig feed bin. As he was welding it in, the polished steel was reflecting back into the hood from the sides and behind him causing the arc burn to his eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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