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MACHINERY

220192830014 · 10/07/2019 · Arcosa Specialty Mtls

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Arcosa, Inc
Operator
Arcosa Specialty Mtls
Mine
2600668

Narrative

Employee was removing old plate metal from a JCI screen chute for repairs using a cutting torch. Employee was wearing safety glasses and a face shield. While cutting the employee hit a pocket of dirt cause molten metal to splatter and blow out. A piece of splatter went under the employees face shield and safety glasses causing a burn to the employees right eye lid and cornea.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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