# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220060670038` · 02/21/2006 · H B Mellott Estate Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** H B Mellott Estate Inc
- **Operator:** H B Mellott Estate Inc
- **Mine:** [1800109](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800109)
## Narrative

Employee was ""striking an arc"" with one hand and holding the welding helmet with the other hand. He did not properly use the welding helmet and received ""welder's flash."" Employee is being trained on proper welding techniques to prevent any further injuries.

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