# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220041550046` · 06/01/2004 · D M Stoltzfus
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ruth E  Stoltzfus
- **Operator:** D M Stoltzfus
- **Mine:** [1800030](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800030)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING AROUND AN OBSTRUCTION & FAILED TO NOTICE HIS PROGRESS WAS ENCROACHING ON EXPOSED FACE. HE RECEIVED WELDERS FLASH TO HIS EYES. HE RECEIVED EMERGENCY TREATMENT AT HOSPITAL & RETURNED TO WORK. HE WILL BE DISCIPLINED FOR NOT WEARING PPE.

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