# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220002230029` · 07/29/2000 · Bichler Gravel & Concrete Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas L  Brayak
- **Operator:** Bichler Gravel & Concrete Co
- **Mine:** [2000676](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000676)
## Narrative

LOKKED AT THE FLASH FROM THE WELDER WHEN ASSISTING. HAD SAFETY GLASSES ON AT THE TIME. EYES FELT LIKE SANDPAPER. WENT TO DOCTOR'S RECEIVED PAIN PILLS PUT LIQUID CREAM INTO EYE.

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