# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220032830066` · 10/07/2003 · Imerys Clays Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Drill operator
- **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:** 14.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Clays Inc
- **Mine:** [0900705](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900705)
## Narrative

EE WAS WELDING ON A DRILL PAN AND REMOVED HIS HELMET TO INSPECT THE WELD. HE BEGAN WELDING WHILE HOLDING THE HELMET IN HIS FREE HAND. HE RECEIVED FLASH BURNS TO BOTH EYES.

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