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MACHINERY

220152230047 · 03/18/2015 · Cemex Southeast LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Welder (shop)
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
1
Mine experience
0.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex Southeast LLC
Mine
0900053

Narrative

Employee was welding in the baghouse. During the latter part of his shift he began to have eye discomfort and irritation which was diagnosed as arc flash eye burn.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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