# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220043280008` · 11/17/2004 · Holliday Sand & Gravel Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **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:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** List & Clark Construction Company
- **Operator:** Holliday Sand & Gravel Company Inc
- **Mine:** [2300695](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300695)
## Narrative

Employee was welding and received flash burns to both eyes.  He was wearing protective equipment.  A reflection from the water caused the flash burns.

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