# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220072600015` · 08/20/2007 · Noranda Alumina LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 9.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Noranda Aluminum Company
- **Operator:** Noranda Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [1600352](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1600352)
## Narrative

Employee (General Repairer) reported irritation to his eyes on the morning of August 21.  He had peformed fitting work on the 20th, working near a welder.  Due to the degree of irritation, he was sent to an ophthamologist for an exam, was provided prescription eye drops, and restricted from welding.

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