# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220250560014` · 03/05/2024 ·  Rawson Materials
## 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:** 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:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** O & G Industries Inc
- **Operator:**  Rawson Materials
- **Mine:** [0600596](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0600596)
## Narrative

Miner was holding washers in place to be welded and was not wearing a welding helmet for the duration of work, approximately 25 minutes.  The witness was roughly 3 feet away and was welding their own washers.  A welding helmet was available and the miner was trained on the importance of wearing it.

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