# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220033530031` · 12/10/2003 · Irving Materials Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Fred (Pete)  Irving
- **Operator:** Irving Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [1200124](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200124)
## Narrative

EE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF METAL WITH CUTTING TORCH. HE FINISHED HIS CUT AND TURNED TO SHUT HIS TORCH OFF, WHEN A PIECE OF SLAG POPPED OFF THE COOLING METAL AND FLIPPED INTO HIS RIGHT EYE BEHIND HIS SAFETY GLASSES.

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