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MACHINERY

220112650005 · 09/07/2011 · Tacoa Minerals LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
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
6
Mine experience
1.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Jerry C Whitt; Daryn M Bookout
Operator
Tacoa Minerals LLC
Mine
0103422

Narrative

Employee was welding inside a belt head rock box. Subjected to reflective flash off metal plate behind him. Did not report incident until emergency room called mine for insurance details.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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