# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220061800036` · 06/22/2006 · US Micropowders, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **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:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William (Billy)  Kidd
- **Operator:** US Micropowders, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0103052](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0103052)
## Narrative

Ee was welding 2 lengths of metal ends approx 31/2 ft long, using a m13 welder and a borrowed welding hood. The borrowed hood did not have the proper lens for M13 welding. The result is a flash burn to ee's eyes, especially the left.

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