# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220000340004` · 01/24/2000 · Homestake Mining Company Of California
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Homestake Mining Company
- **Operator:** Homestake Mining Company Of California
- **Mine:** [2602307](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602307)
## Narrative

EE WAS USING A METAL JIG SAW TO CUT 16"" METAL. MOTOR FAN ON JIG SAW BLEW SMALL PIECES OF METAL INTO RIGHT EYE. SAFETY GLASSES WERE IN USE AT TIME OF INCIDENT.

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