# DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
> MSHA accident `220003290001` · 11/16/2000 · Lafarge Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
- **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:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Corp
- **Mine:** [2302171](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2302171)
## Narrative

MAN BURNT HIS EYES. HE WAS OPERATING AN AUTOMATIC ARC GOUGE, BACK GOUGING A ROUND SEAM. HE HAD A WELDING HOOD AND DARK GLASSES. BUT HE STILL GOT HIS EYES BURNT.

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