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MACHINERY

220260160004 · 01/06/2026 · Blue Mountain Minerals

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
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
1
Mine experience
0.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Portola Minerals Company
Operator
Blue Mountain Minerals
Mine
0404716

Narrative

Miner was welding the inside of a metal chute through a standing access point to the chute. There were bright reflections of light off the metal. Injury happened despite proper welding helmet/visor being worn.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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