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MACHINERY

220140340049 · 01/29/2014 · Hansen Brothers Enterprises

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
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
2
Mine experience
12.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Jeff Hansen
Operator
Hansen Brothers Enterprises
Mine
0403138

Narrative

The miner received arc flash burn to his eyes. The miner was working with a welder in our welding shop. They were working back to back. The miner received the arc flash from the reflection off the inside of the welding helmet he was wearing.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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