# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220042040002` · 07/14/2004 · Dolese Bros Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Dolese Brothers Company
- **Operator:** Dolese Bros Co
- **Mine:** [3400015](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3400015)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING WITH OTHER EMPLOYEES TO CUT THE BEARING OFF THE SHAFT ON THE #2 CONVEYOR. THEY HAD HUNG A TORCH ON THE I-BEAM OVERHEAD FOR LIGHT. WHILE THEY WERE PUTTING A NEW BEARING ON, THE TORCH FELL AND STRUCK INJURED, KNOCKING OFF HIS HARD HAT AND SAFETY GLASSES. THE TORCH STRUCK HIS RIGHT EYE.

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