# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220031950060` · 07/09/2003 · Marietta Coal Company
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **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:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John  Nicolozakes
- **Operator:** Marietta Coal Company
- **Mine:** [3304232](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3304232)
## Narrative

WHILE HELPING TWO WELDERS HOLD DOWN A BEAM TO BE WELDED, EE GOT WELDER'S FLASH TO HIS EYES. EE WAS NOT WEARING REQUIRED SAFETY GLASSES.

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