# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220172360020` · 08/23/2017 · Acme Brick Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 18 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Berkshire Hathaway Inc
- **Operator:** Acme Brick Company
- **Mine:** [0300132](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0300132)
## Narrative

EE was removing a starter from an International truck.  The bolts were seized up and EE was using a cutting torch to heat the bolts for removal. EE who is nearsighted, slid the prescription safety glasses up to ensure EE was heating the proper bolt when hot grease hit left cheek and splattered into left eye causing a chemical burn.

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