# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220172090014` · 07/17/2017 · Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Welder (non-shop)
- **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:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 6.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Atlantic Carbon Group PLC
- **Operator:** Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3608745](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608745)
## Narrative

After a day of welding on Monday, July 17, 2017, the employee awoke at approximately 2:00 am the following morning with a burning sensation in their eyes.  The employee reported to work on Tuesday, July 18, 2018 but left to see an eye specialist once they were open.  The doctor diagnosed the employee with welders flash and prescribed eye drops.

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