# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220002870030` · 10/01/2000 · Reynolds Metals Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Shopman repair cars, Mechanic
- **Activity:** Surface equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 34 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Reynolds Metals Company
- **Operator:** Reynolds Metals Company
- **Mine:** [4100906](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100906)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS MACHINING A PIECE OF CAST IRON ON ALATHE AT A SLOW SPEED. HE USED A PEDESTAL FAN RATHER THAN AN APPROVED VACUUM TO CONTROL DUST EMISSIONS. AS A RESULT, HE GOT CAST IRON DUST PARTI CLES IN HIS EYES. NO LOST TIME.

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