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MACHINERY

220153140031 · 10/30/2015 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
0
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
4100283

Narrative

Employee's auto vision lens on his welding hood malfunctioned causing flash burns in his left eye. Employee did not report the injury until 11/2/13 and denied medical treatment until 11/3/15.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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