# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220161680007` · 06/05/2016 · Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **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:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blackhawk Mining LLC
- **Operator:** Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609258](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609258)
## Narrative

The employee stated that EE had been cutting and welding on a new rock box for the new 3 South belt head on the 5th.  EE stated EE felt fine at the end of the shift and went home and had pain in EE's eyes when EE woke up the next day.  EE sought medical attention and was diagnosed with burns due to viewing welding arcs and was placed off work for 1 week.

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