# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220090070020` · 12/26/2008 · Carlota Copper Company
## 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:** Observe operations
- **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:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Quadra Mining Ltd
- **Operator:** Carlota Copper Company
- **Mine:** [0202653](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0202653)
## Narrative

Employe was standing behind co-worker while co-worker was welding and received flash burn to his eyes.  EMPLOYEE RECEIVED EYE DROPS FOR TREATMENT. ***EMPLOYEE DID NOT RECEIVE MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 12-27-08. EMPLOYEE  WAS ON DAYS OFF UNTIL 1/2/09.

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