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MACHINERY

220212850059 · 10/03/2021 · 3M Company

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
3.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Operator
3M Company
Mine
3102153

Narrative

A miner had been stick welding carbon steel in a head box and later experienced welders eye due to exposure to UV light. The miner received medical treatment and was prescribed medication and lost time.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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