# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220022380068` · 08/09/2002 · Due South Aggregate Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 0.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** G S  Dhaliwal
- **Operator:** Due South Aggregate Inc
- **Mine:** [4503488](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4503488)
## Narrative

WELDING LOCK BOX FOR MAINTENANCE SHOP DOOR WITH CUTTING TORCH & METAL BOX SHOT HOT EMBERS INTO EYE. WEARING SUNGLASSES UNDER GOGGLES. DR TOLD HIM TO USE EYE DROPS & REST.

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