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MACHINERY

220201070001 · 04/06/2020 · Ash Grove Cement Company

Details

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

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Ash Grove Cement Company
Mine
2500002

Narrative

Injured employee was welding in the shop and in the field on what we believe is the day of the incident. EE does not recall being flashed or having issues with welding protective eye wear. That night, EE was awakened by a burning sensation in EE's eyes. EE went to the doctor and was diagnosed with ocular welder's flash. Prescription medication provided.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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