# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012640031` · 09/12/2001 · Columbia River Carbonates
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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:** ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 9.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Northwest Carbonates; Bleeck Management
- **Operator:** Columbia River Carbonates
- **Mine:** [4503286](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4503286)
## Narrative

MINER WAS WELDING ON STAINLESS TANK DURING 3-4 HOUR PERIOD. WEARING PROPER HOOD/LENS. SUFFERED FLASH IN EYES, DISCOVERED THAT NIGHT/MORNING. TREATED BY EMERGENCY ROOM, MEDICATED CAUSE APPEARS TO BE POSSIBLE REFLECTION ENTERING SIDEL BOTTOM OF WELDING MAST/HOOD OVER PROLONGED TIME.

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