# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220040650010` · 02/19/2004 · H-K Contractors Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Brent  Foster
- **Operator:** H-K Contractors Inc
- **Mine:** [1001892](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1001892)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS WORKING NEAR A CREW THAT WAS WELDING. EE DID NOT PROTECT HIS EYES BY WEARING EYE PROTECTION. THAT NIGHT HIS EYES BEGAN TO BURN. HE WENT TO AN EMERGENCY ROOM OF HOSPITAL. THEY GA VE HIM PAIN MEDICATION AND TOLD HIM TO STAY HOME THE NEXT DAY.

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