# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220040370052` · 02/01/2004 · Cq Energy Partners Ltd
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **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:** 0.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CQ Incorporated
- **Operator:** Cq Energy Partners Ltd
- **Mine:** [3608735](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608735)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING A WELDER BY HOLDING THE METAL PIECE TO BE WELDED. ALTHOUGH ATTEMPTING TO LOOK AWAY DURING THE WELDING PROCESS, THE EMPLOYEE LOOKED AT THE WELD SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT THE PROTECTION OF APPROPRIATE WELDING GOGGLES OR GLASSES. HIS EYES BEGAN TO STING/BURN SEVERAL HOURS LATER (""WELDER'S FLASH"").

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