# DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
> MSHA accident `220001240022` · 04/14/2000 · Southern Ohio Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** OTH RADIATION EFFECT,NEC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 24.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** American Electric Power Company Inc
- **Operator:** Southern Ohio Coal Company
- **Mine:** [3301172](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3301172)
## Narrative

EE HAD JUST WELDED (TACK) A PLUG ON A SCOOP LIGHT. SOMETIME DURING THAT TIME HE RECEIVED AN ARC BURN TO HIS RIGHT EYE FOR WHICH PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION WAS RECEIVED.

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