# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220043350009` · 11/10/2004 · United States Gypsum Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 31.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USG Corporation
- **Operator:** United States Gypsum Company
- **Mine:** [1300434](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1300434)
## Narrative

On 11/10/04, the employee was working in the mine ore pocket while other employees in the area were welding. There was not proper ventilation at the time. The employee's nasal passage and throat became irritated by the smoke. On 11/22/04, the employee reported that his throat was still sore. He was examined by R. Nevling, P.A. and diagnosed with upper airway irritation.

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