# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220092960013` · 10/20/2009 · Kanawha River Terminals LLC
## 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:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 5.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Traxys North America LLC; Pegasus Capital Advisors LP
- **Operator:** Kanawha River Terminals LLC
- **Mine:** [4607736](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607736)
## Narrative

3 employees were performing welding activities at the same time and in the process one employee was exposed to an arc flash from another welder resulting in temporary pain in the eyes. Employee sought medical attention at an eye doctor and was given one day off of work.

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