# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220071940019` · 07/10/2007 · CalMat Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.88 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** CalMat Co
- **Mine:** [0202933](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0202933)
## Narrative

The employee went to the company doctor on 7/10/2007 and was placed on restricted duty. While chipping a weld, using a chipping hammer, a piece of hot slag bounced into the employee's left eye, resulting in a corneal burn to L-eye.

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