# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220040850002` · 03/17/2004 · Cold Spring Granite Co
## 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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 23.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patrick  Alexander
- **Operator:** Cold Spring Granite Co
- **Mine:** [3900015](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3900015)
## Narrative

Employee was welding and when chipping slag, a piece flew in left eye, burning his tear duct.  Employee saw a doctor and was prescribed ointment - he returned to work later that day - no restrictions.

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