# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220022660009` · 08/20/2002 · Laurel Aggregates Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **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:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 2.28 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James L  Laurita Jr; Thomas A  Laurita
- **Operator:** Laurel Aggregates Inc
- **Mine:** [4607482](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607482)
## Narrative

TWO WORKERS WERE DOING REPAIR WORK ON THE TOP DECK OF THE TELESMITH SCREEN WHICH REQUIRED SOME WELDING. ONE WAS HELPING HOLD THE METAL TO BE WELDED INTO PLACE WHILE THE OTHER DID THE WELDING. HE APPARENTLY SUFFERED SOME FLASH BURNS WHILE THE METAL WAS BEING TACKED INTO PLACE EVEN THOUGH HE WAS IN THE OPEN & NOT LOOKING DIRECTLY AT THE ARC. HE DIDN'T HAVE DIFFICULTY UNTIL THAT NIGHT

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