# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220050660053` · 03/02/2005 · Consol Of Kentucky Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Supervise
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Consol Of Kentucky Inc
- **Mine:** [1516577](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1516577)
## Narrative

Injured employee was supervising and assisting co-worker who was welding a cover to the end of a steel pipe. While in close proximity to welding arc, injured employee unknowingly exposed his eyes to excess radiation, thereby incurring minor eye burn.

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