# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220023010139` · 10/18/2002 · Cemex Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **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:** 28.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex Inc
- **Mine:** [4000840](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4000840)
## Narrative

THE EE WERE PERFORMING REPAIRS ON THE CURSHER ROTARY. BOTH EE WERE WITH THEIR BACKS TO ONE ANOTHER. THE INJURED EE WAS WEARING ALL REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (SAFETY GLASSES, HOOD) BUT STILL RECEIVED FLASH BURNS TO THE EYES

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