# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220091070031` · 04/09/2009 · The Quapaw Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert L  Childress; Donald B  Childress
- **Operator:** The Quapaw Co
- **Mine:** [3401273](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3401273)
## Narrative

Employee was helping the welder and burned his eyes.

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