# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220000340005` · 01/24/2000 · Western Aggregates
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Power shovel, Dragline
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U S Aggregate Inc
- **Operator:** Western Aggregates
- **Mine:** [4201978](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4201978)
## Narrative

WAS OPERATING A ROCK BREAKER ON A TRACK HOE. A PIECE OF FLYING ROCK HIT HIM IN THE R EYE. OPERATOR WAS NOT WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

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