# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220030020016` · 12/17/2002 · Columbus Limestone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 16 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Columbus Limestone Inc
- **Mine:** [3302784](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3302784)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE & CO-WORKER WERE WORKING OUT OF THE MANLIFT BASKET. WHILE EMPLOYEE HELD A BEAM THE CO-WORKER WELDED IT IN PLACE. A SPARK FLEW FROM THE WELDING INTO EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT EYE. HE WAS WEARIN G PRESCRIPTION SAFETY GLASSES. HE KEPT RUBBING RIGHT EYE, CAUSING MORE DAMAGE TO THE EYE.

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