# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220040290011` · 01/04/2004 · Ash Grove Cement 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:** 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:** 19.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Operator:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Mine:** [1400034](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1400034)
## Narrative

EE WAS POSITIONING HIMSELF WHEN WELDING ROD ARCHED. THE EVENT HAPPENED REPEATEDLY OVER THE COURSE OF 4 HOURS. EE MADE NOT ATTEMPT TO LEAVE ROD OUT OF STINGER WHILE GETTING IN POSITION OR TO OB TAIN A DIFFERENT STYLE OF HOOD.

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