# DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
> MSHA accident `220013600115` · 11/19/2001 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
- **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:** —
- **Mine experience:** 21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BPU Reynolds Inc
- **Operator:** Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4100906](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100906)
## Narrative

ON 11/19/01, INJURED AND CO-WORKER WERE WELDING ON A 12"" DIAMETER PIPE. ON 11/20/01, INJURED REPORTED TO MEDICAL DEPARTMENT COMPLAINING OF PAIN IN HIS RIGHT EYE. THE PLANT DOCTOR GAVE HIM AN A NTIBIOTIC. EMPLOYEE IS NOT LOSING ANY TIME OR WORK RESTRICTIONS.

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