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MACHINERY

220202670018 · 09/15/2020 · River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

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

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
2300188

Narrative

EE and partner were welding 4 x 8 sheets of steel in close proximity to each other. They wore their welding PPE including their welding hoods. Over the course of the shift, EE believes received the arc flashes while the partner was welding both behind and beside EE as the arc flash reflected toward the inside of EE's welding hood. EE was prescribed eye medicine.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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