# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012350028` · 08/15/2001 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BPU Reynolds Inc
- **Operator:** Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4100906](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100906)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN WELDING TUBE PLUGS INSIDE OF 3-17 HEATER. HE FINISHED WELDING, LIFTED HIS WELDING HOOD TO INSPECT HIS WELD AND A DROP OF CAUSTIC FELL ON HIS FOREHEAD AND DRAINED INTO HIS RIG HT EYE. THIS RESULTED IN A CHEMICAL BURN AND CORNEAL ABRASION TO HIS EYE. THIS RESULTED IN A CHEMICAL BURN AND CORNEAL ABRASION TO HIS EYE. EMPLOYEE IS NOT LOSING ANY TIME.

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