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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
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