# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220000470018` · 02/02/2000 · Holnam Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holnam Inc
- **Mine:** [2300053](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300053)
## Narrative

EE AND OTHER MECH. WERE WELDING PATCHES IN CEMENT MILL #1 SEPARATOR AND WERE TAKING TURNS WELDING AND HOLDING PATCHES. THEY HAD TO LAY ON THEIR BACK OR SIDE TO WORK. SOMETIME DURING THE DAY A METALLIC FOREIGN BODY ENTERED THE EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT EYE (EYE PROTECTION WAS USED). DID NOT SEE PHYSICIAN UNTIL 2/4/2000.

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