# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220110840005` · 03/15/2011 · C & H Mining Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **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:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert J  Reed Sr
- **Operator:** C & H Mining Company Inc
- **Mine:** [0102354](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0102354)
## Narrative

The dozer employee operates was being welded on. Employee stood in the area while welding was being performed without the proper protective equipment on causing eye irritation.

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