# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220040260023` · 01/20/2004 · Lodestar Mining & Exploration
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** RDIATNG SUBST OF EQIP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** OTH RADIATION EFFECT,NEC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peter C  Northcutt
- **Operator:** Lodestar Mining & Exploration
- **Mine:** [2402189](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2402189)
## Narrative

Over exposure to u.v. rays. A 1000 watt mercury vapor flood light outer shell broke and inner shell continued to burn. All workers in the area received burns on skin as well as eye irritation.

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