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MACHINERY

220240320020 · 01/31/2024 · Blaschak Anthracite Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
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
2.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blaschak Holding Corp
Operator
Blaschak Anthracite Corporation
Mine
3609401

Narrative

Employee was helping the welders all day long. Employee texted their foreman at 10 PM at night to inform them that their eyes are hurting and EE was going to the emergency room. It was found that EE had suffered welders flash. EE had both been around welding all day and lowered the shade setting on their helmet from 11 to 9, which is below the recommended setting.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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