# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220041530089` · 05/25/2004 · Buzzi Unicem USA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 23.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [4000838](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4000838)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS ASSISTING A WELDER WHILE INSTALLING A METAL PLATE AS A COVER OVER A HOLE. THE EE WAS HOLDING THE METAL PLATE IN PLACE WHILE THE WELDER TACKED IT. WHILE DOING THIS THE EE DID NOT SHIELD HIS EYES SUFFICIENTLY AND RECEIVED A FLASH FROM THE WELDING ARC.

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