# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220073550027` · 12/12/2007 · BNI Coal, Ltd
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Allete Inc
- **Operator:** BNI Coal, Ltd
- **Mine:** [3200218](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3200218)
## Narrative

Welder was removing a wheel studs on a Coal Truck. After he was done welding a nut on one of the studs the welder raised his welding helmet. A piece of hot slag popped and flew behind his safety glasses where it lodged in his left eye. The piece had to be removed.

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