# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220021610049` · 05/31/2002 · Laurel Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Clarence R  Peters; Richard N  Nester
- **Operator:** Laurel Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [4608247](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608247)
## Narrative

EE WAS USING A TORCH TO BEND A PIECE OF METAL. A SPARK FLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

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