# DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
> MSHA accident `220002900196` · 10/09/2000 · Blue Circle Cement
## 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:** 1.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blue Circle Industries Plc
- **Operator:** Blue Circle Cement
- **Mine:** [3800305](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800305)
## Narrative

DUE TO TIGHT AREA, LEANING SIDEWAYS TO WELD ON HEAT EXCHANGER SCREW. DUE TO POSITION, FLASH OFF THE ARC CAME UNDER SHIELD CAUSING FLASH BURN TO RIGHT EYE.

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