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MACHINERY

220133300005 · 11/21/2013 · Unimin Corp

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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
24.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Unimin Corp
Mine
3100362

Narrative

Employee was helping two welder repair crusher during a schedule shutdown. The EE was exposed to the light from the welding operation that was going. The EE had the access to the correct PPE but chose not to wear it. The EE was seen by the local Dr on 11/22/13 and giving perspiration medicine for his eyes. The EE is doing fine and returned to work the same day.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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