# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220081480064` · 12/01/2007 · Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **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:** 1.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Harvey  Youngquist; Tim G  Youngquist
- **Operator:** Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc.
- **Mine:** [0801203](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0801203)
## Narrative

Employee was welding and cutting metal near our dragline without wearing his safety shield. He had been trained to do so in our weekly safety meeting. He received flash burns and the ER doctor gave him a Rx and to come back if he had pain. Employee was off on Sunday 12/2 but didn't report to work on Monday. He missed one day of work.

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