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MACHINERY

220130650009 · 02/28/2013 · Pocahontas Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
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
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Metinvest B V
Operator
Pocahontas Coal Company LLC
Mine
4607191

Narrative

Employee was welding on a scoop with a plasma welder. Later he noticed his eyes were burning and irritated and went to the doctor to get checked. He was treated and released for minor UV exposure to his eyes and referred to an eye doctor. This is to report medical treatment only NO days were missed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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