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MACHINERY

220172090014 · 07/17/2017 · Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Welder (non-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
6.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Atlantic Carbon Group PLC
Operator
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc.
Mine
3608745

Narrative

After a day of welding on Monday, July 17, 2017, the employee awoke at approximately 2:00 am the following morning with a burning sensation in their eyes. The employee reported to work on Tuesday, July 18, 2018 but left to see an eye specialist once they were open. The doctor diagnosed the employee with welders flash and prescribed eye drops.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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