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MACHINERY

220251910020 · 06/29/2025 · Specialty Granules LLC

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
4
Mine experience
3.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Specialty Granules LLC
Operator
Specialty Granules LLC
Mine
3603460

Narrative

During welding operations on the Primary Feeder, a mechanic sustained welder's flash.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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