# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220000840024` · 03/17/2000 · Energy West Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **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:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
- **Operator:** Energy West Mining Company
- **Mine:** [4201211](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4201211)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE REPAIR A BELT TRANSFER CHUTE. THEY WERE DOING A LOT OF CUTTING AND WELDING DURING THE SHIFT AND THE EMPLOYEE BURNED HIS EYES.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*