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220210400010 · 01/29/2021 · CalMat Co.

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
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
CalMat Co.
Mine
0203342

Narrative

EE was welding in the primary feeder, while welding EE suffered flash burn not knowing until the next day. Cause was possible flash reflecting off the feeder coming through the back of EE's welding hood.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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