# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220080430023` · 02/01/2008 · Standard Gravel Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** 0.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John B  Green
- **Operator:** Standard Gravel Company Inc
- **Mine:** [1601041](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1601041)
## Narrative

When finishing up a weld, the shield was raised and the rod left over would strike the metal sometimes causing an arc exposing the eyes to it.  The employee burned his eyes.

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