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Welding Injury FAQ
What are common welding injuries?
Arc flash burns, welder's flash (UV eye damage), metal fume fever from toxic fumes, electric shock, and explosion injuries are the most common.
What is welder's flash?
Welder's flash (photokeratitis) is a painful eye condition caused by UV radiation exposure from the welding arc. It can cause permanent damage without proper eye protection.
Who is liable for welding injuries?
Employers who fail to provide PPE, general contractors, equipment manufacturers, and companies that fail to provide proper ventilation may be liable.
What OSHA violations affect welding cases?
Missing eye protection (1910.252), inadequate ventilation, no fire watch, defective equipment, and lack of training significantly increase liability.
What damages can I recover?
Medical expenses, lost wages, future earnings, pain and suffering, disfigurement from burns, vision loss compensation, and punitive damages in severe cases.
Based on OSHA Welding Standards 1910.252, AWS Safety Guidelines 2026, BLS Occupational Injury Data