# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220053610012` · 12/16/2005 · Texas Mining LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **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:** 0.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Oglebay Norton Company
- **Operator:** Texas Mining LP
- **Mine:** [4101003](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101003)
## Narrative

Employee was exposed to welding flash when working on outside of sand screw tub while maintenance welders were working inside tub. The employee received welding flash burn injury to to eyes requiring employee to miss one day.

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