# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220001640136` · 05/30/2000 · Triton Coal Company LlC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **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:** 1.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Partners
- **Operator:** Triton Coal Company LlC
- **Mine:** [4801355](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801355)
## Narrative

WHILE USING A 1 1/2"" AIR IMPACT TO TIGHTEN T BLOCK BOLTS ON TO THE HOIST DRUM, THE BOLT SHOULDER AND HEAD CAUSED CUTTING OF THE MILD STEEL. WASHER. PARTICLE OF RUST FROM THE WASHER BECAME AIRB ORNE AND ENTERED THE EE'S EYE BEHIND HIS SAFETY GLASSESS.

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