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MACHINERY

220122640015 · 09/12/2012 · Appomattox Lime Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
2
Mine experience
2.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
David D Willis
Operator
Appomattox Lime Company
Mine
4400144

Narrative

Employee was in vacinity of welding operations. Was notified prior to welder striking electode. Employee closed eyes and shielded eyes with hardhat. Employee completed shift and began having eye pain at home. Employee went to Emergency Room later that evening where he was diagnosed with Ultraviolet Keratitis (welder's burns).

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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