# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220023260038` · 11/12/2002 · Thunderhill Coal, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chris  Cline
- **Operator:** Thunderhill Coal, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608818](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608818)
## Narrative

EE WAS CUTTING METAL WITH A TORCH WHEN THE METAL BLEW OUT, THROWING SLAG INTO HIS RIGHT EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES, BUT THE METAL WENT AROUND GLASSES TO GET TO HIS EYE.

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