# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220041530024` · 05/23/2004 · Holcim (US) Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **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:** 4.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holcim (US) Inc
- **Mine:** [1300148](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1300148)
## Narrative

WHILE TORCHING METAL UNDER #2 KILN, INJURED FELT BURNING IN RIGHT EYE.  THOUGHT IT WOULD JUST GO AWAY, HOWEVER, GOT WORSE.  REMOVED FOREIGN MATERIAL AT EYE CLINIC.  NO OPERATION OF HAZARDOUS EQUIP.  SEDENTARY WORK.

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