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MACHINERY

220220130014 · 01/07/2022 · O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
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
4.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company
Mine
2000062

Narrative

Employee changed head/body position resulting in sensor on welding hood becoming blocked by a beam causing the shield to clear while employee was welding resulting in arc/welders flash.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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