# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220113120026` · 11/01/2011 · Hecla Silver Valley, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **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:** 2
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hecla Mining Company
- **Operator:** Hecla Silver Valley, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1000086](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1000086)
## Narrative

Employee was tasked to weld.  Employee misused a welding helmet.  The helmet was for use with a hard had (required clips).  The employee did not use it with a had had and instead held the helmet in place with one hand, thus making the equipment ineffective and causing flash burns.

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