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January 29, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Hansen Brothers Enterprises · Flash burns (welding)

The miner received arc flash burn to his eyes. The miner was working with a welder in our welding shop. They were working back to back. The miner received the arc flash from the reflection off the inside of the welding helmet he was wearing.

February 13, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Hansen Bros Enterprises · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS IN PRONE POSITION WHILE SCARFFING EXISTING TAC WELD - HOT SPRAY - SLAG - BOUNCED OFF STEEL STRUCTURE AND ENTERED EAR VIA BACK OF PROTECTIVE WELDING HOOD.

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