# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220152460040` · 08/26/2015 · URS Energy and Construction, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** AECOM
- **Operator:** URS Energy and Construction, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2401992](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401992)
## Narrative

Two employees were welding wear parts onto an excavator bucket.  The injured employee received flash burn to his eyes from the welding arc reflecting into the back of his welding hood.  The employees had failed to recognize the hazard and did not place any kind of screen for protection.

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