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MACHINERY

220200590002 · 02/21/2020 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
2
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
1102978

Narrative

Employee performing welding operations inside a temporary structure on-site at customer facility. Employee was wearing a 3M auto-shade welding helmet set at shade level 10 while performing welding operations. After end of shift; later in the evening employee felt discomfort in eyes. Employee sought treatment, and was treated for welding flash.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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