# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220033210124` · 11/06/2003 · BASF Catalysts LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Engelhard Corp
- **Operator:** BASF Catalysts LLC
- **Mine:** [0900127](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900127)
## Narrative

Employee was welding in blunger. After his shift, both eyes reddened, became teary and painfull and vision blurred. Employee saw eye doctor and was diagnosed with kerato conjunctivitis secondary to welding arc. He was given prescription eye drops and anti-inflammatory.

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