April 3, 1985
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
MACHINERY
Eganhouse Sand & Gravel · Flash burns (welding)
I NAME WAS WELDING ON THE SAND PLANT EQUIPMENT FOR REPAIR PURPOSES DUEING THE DAY, WED APRIL 3. THAT EVENING HIS EYES BEGAN TO HURT AND HE WENT TO THE DR ON THURSDAY, FINDING OUT THAT HE HAD S UFFERED FLASH BURNS TO BOTH EYES. HE WAS WEARING EYE PROTECTION WHICH WAS PROPERLY MARKED AND SHOULD HAVE PREVENTED THE INJURY.