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MACHINERY

220153160024 · 10/30/2015 · Martin Marietta Materials Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
0
Mine experience
16.71 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Operator
Martin Marietta Materials Inc.
Mine
0900899

Narrative

The employee and a contractor were welding tread plates on the scale. The employee awoke during the night with flash burns, but he did not report having any issues with his eyes immediately after welding. It appears that welding flash entered welding shield while performing back to back welding.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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