# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220022350019` · 08/15/2002 · Pine Branch Coal Sales Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **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:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David A  Duff
- **Operator:** Pine Branch Coal Sales Inc
- **Mine:** [1503627](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1503627)
## Narrative

EE WENT HOME AT 2:30 AM ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT 8/15/02. THOUGHT HE HAD FLASH BURNED HIS EYE. MISSED WORK THURSDAY NITE 8/15-16/02. WENT TO DOCTOR 8/16/02 & HAD PIECE OF METAL REMOVED FROM RIGHT EY E.

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