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MACHINERY

220152740030 · 09/29/2015 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Mine
3603122

Narrative

Employee was cutting steel angle using a torch. When oxygen was applied, the cut pocketed and returned slag and sparks towards employee. Slag bounced off of worker's cheek, onto his safety glasses and into his right eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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