# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220050040017` · 12/15/2004 · Atlantic States Materials of PA Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **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:** 0.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ennstone PLC
- **Operator:** Atlantic States Materials of PA Inc
- **Mine:** [3609169](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609169)
## Narrative

Employee was assisting co-worker to weld pipe together. He was not wearing safety glasses or safety shield to cover his eyes so he suffered welder's flash. He did not see a doctor but missed one day of work and then returned.

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