# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220132280042` · 08/14/2013 · Mountainside Coal Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Auger operator, Auger Crew supervisor
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **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:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Dan  Chambers
- **Operator:** Mountainside Coal Co
- **Mine:** [1518716](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518716)
## Narrative

Two welders were welding on the auger, the injured employee was helping the two welders hold the metal that they were welding. The flash from the welding burned the injured employee's eyes, resulting in his eye sight being limited.

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