# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220002170065` · 07/26/2000 · Decker Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **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:** —
- **Mine experience:** 22.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ambre Energy Limited; Cloud Peak Energy
- **Operator:** Decker Coal Company
- **Mine:** [2400839](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2400839)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN WELDING AND GRINDING ON PUMPS AND PUMP STANDS FOR THE LAST TWO DAYS. ON THE MORNING OF 7/26/00 HE FELT SOMETHING IN HIS EYE. AFTER WORK HE STOPPED AT THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE. A SMALL STEEL FRAGMENT WAS REMOVED FROM HIS EYE.

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