# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220071240047` · 05/01/2007 · Northeast Asphalt Inc
## 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:** 0.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kurt  Bechthold
- **Operator:** Northeast Asphalt Inc
- **Mine:** [4702932](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4702932)
## Narrative

Employee was welding with protective gear on. Later that night his eyes were bothering him. Doctor said he had flash burn.

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