# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220172790001` · 10/02/2017 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mosaic Company
- **Operator:** Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
- **Mine:** [2900802](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900802)
## Narrative

Emp. was welding overhead using welding hood. Used chipping hammer to remove slag while still under the welding hood. Lifted hood and used wire brush to clean up weld. A hot piece of slag entered the right eye. Emp. taken to ER and eye flushed and given antibiotic. No restrictions given. 

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