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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.
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