# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220041340023` · 04/22/2004 · Stoneco Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **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:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Stoneco Inc
- **Mine:** [3300104](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300104)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE RECEIVED FLASH BURNS TO HIS EYES. HE WAS HELPING A FABRICATOR WITH SOME REPAIRS ON A CHUTE, WHEN THE SECONDARY FLASHES OCCURED FROM THE WELDING PROCESS. THE INJURY WAS NOT EVIDENT UNTIL THE FOLLOWING DAY. HE THE RECEIVED EYE DROPS & CREAM AT THE HOSPITAL. HE RETURNED BACK TO WORK WITH NO RESTRICTIONS 3 DAYS LATER. 3/26/04

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