# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220031810083` · 06/19/2003 · Holcim (US) Incorporated
## 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:** 5.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holcim (US) Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2300053](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300053)
## Narrative

EE WAS WELDING ON AN ENDLOADER BUCKET OUTSIDE THE MOBILE MAINTENANCE SHOP. HE WAS WEARING DARK GLASSES WITH A WELDING HOOD AND HAD WELDING SHIELDS UP, AS WELL AS TARP TO BLOCK SUNLIGHT. LEFT E YE BECAME IRRITATED AND EE SAW PHSICIAN ON 6-20-03. DIAGNOSIS WAS FLASH BURN AND EYE DROPS WERE PRESCRIBED.

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