# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220000480026` · 02/10/2000 · Fairbanks Coal Co.,  Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Wesley D.  Burke
- **Operator:** Fairbanks Coal Co.,  Inc
- **Mine:** [1517657](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517657)
## Narrative

WHILE GRINDING METAL BOX, EMPLOYEE FELT OBJECT ENTER EYE, METAL CAUSED DISCOMFORT TO EMPLOYEE LATER IN THE DAY AND WAS REMOVED IN EMERGENCY ROOM. EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSE S.

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