# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220050180086` · 01/11/2005 · Imerys Pigments LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 30.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Pigments LLC
- **Mine:** [0100011](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100011)
## Narrative

EE and coworker were welding to repair handrail. As they finished welding, there was a flash which burned ee's face and both forearms.

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