Employee was welding using Arc welder. When finished he removed his hood. He then stood up. As he was standing up he bumped the rod causing it to turn on. While it was on he received a flash burn to his eyes. Employee did not go to the doctor until 3/21/2015
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March 20, 2015
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Corliss Resources LLC · Flash burns (welding)
October 8, 2004
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Corliss Resources LLC · Struck by flying object
A ROCK LAUNCHED FROM #1 CONE AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT ARM (ELBOW).
March 23, 2004
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Corliss Resources LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS RUNNING A 4" GRINDER AND SOMETHING GOT UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES.
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