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MACHINERY

220241170022 · 04/24/2024 · Blaschak Anthracite Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
34.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blaschak Holding Corp
Operator
Blaschak Anthracite Corporation
Mine
3602073

Narrative

Employee was working at the raw coal hopper throughout the day. In that area, 3 welders were working continuously throughout the entire shift. Employee was in the area of the welders throughout the day without wearing sufficient PPE (Welders mask). The next day employee was unable to come to work due to a potential welder flash.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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