# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220122640015` · 09/12/2012 · Appomattox Lime Company
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **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:** 2.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David D  Willis
- **Operator:** Appomattox Lime Company
- **Mine:** [4400144](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4400144)
## Narrative

Employee was in vacinity of welding operations.  Was notified prior to welder striking electode. Employee closed eyes and shielded eyes with hardhat.  Employee completed shift and began having eye pain at home.  Employee went to Emergency Room later that evening where he was diagnosed with Ultraviolet Keratitis (welder's burns).

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