# DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
> MSHA accident `220011660034` · 05/31/2001 · Evergreen Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
- **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:** 8.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Evergreen Mining Company
- **Mine:** [4607945](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607945)
## Narrative

WHILE MONITORING AND PERFORMING WORK ACTIVITIES AT THE DRAGLINE ON MAINTENANCE SHUTDOWN DAY, THE EE APPARENTLY SUSTAINED A WELDING FLASH (REFLECTION) WHILE WELDING ACTIVITIES WERE BEING CONDUC TED.

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