# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220000900042` · 03/21/2000 · Tilden Mining Company L C
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Fork lift
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 25.61 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Tilden Mining Company L C
- **Mine:** [2000422](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000422)
## Narrative

WHEN BACKING A FORKLIFT OUT OF THE KILN, EE'S VISION WAS OBSTRUCTED DUE TO THE FLASH FROM A PERSON ARC-AIRING BELOW THE KILN DISCHARGE LIP. THE FLASH ON HIS EYES CAUSED HIM TO HIT THE HANDRAIL ON THE RAMP GOING INTO THE KILN WITH THE FORKLIFT. WAS EVALUATED BY A PHYSICIAN AND MEDICATION WERE ORDERED FOR HIS EYES.

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