# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220010650011` · 02/28/2001 · Northwest Aggregates
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **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:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Taiheiyo Cement Corp
- **Operator:** Northwest Aggregates
- **Mine:** [4503136](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4503136)
## Narrative

WELDING ON PORTABLE CRUSHER 2 WELDERS IN CLOSE QUARTERS AND FLASH CAME FROM BEHIND. FLASH IRRITATION OF EYES DOCTOR GAVE 2 DAYS OF EYE DROPS NO TIME LOSS OR RESTRICTION.

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