# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220001580006` · 05/18/2000 · Milford Sand and Gravel 
## 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:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Edward C  Levy Jr
- **Operator:** Milford Sand and Gravel 
- **Mine:** [2000793](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000793)
## Narrative

CUTTING STEEL WITH TORCH. TOOK OFF DARK GLASSES TO CHIP & CLEAN CUTTING. PIECE OF STEEL HIT LEFTEYE.

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