# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220090970030` · 03/31/2009 · Hanson Aggregates BMC, 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:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Hanson Aggregates BMC, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3604139](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3604139)
## Narrative

Employee was tack welding a piece of steel. He had the dark shield of his welding helmet and not protecting his eyes at the time he was tack welding. This caused him to get flashes in both eyes.

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