# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220240040001` · 01/02/2024 · Hilltop Basic Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **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:** 1.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John F  Steele Jr
- **Operator:** Hilltop Basic Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1200670](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200670)
## Narrative

Assisted welder by holding a metal liner in place while another employee was welding. The employee was wearing safety glasses, not a welding hood. Employee was diagnosed with Photokeratitis of both eyes and will miss a couple days of work.

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