# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220003120007` · 10/27/2000 · Mettiki Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** —
- **Mine experience:** 22 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Mettiki Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [1800671](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800671)
## Narrative

PERSON WAS GRINDING ON SIDE PLATE FOR DESLIMING SCREENS. PERSON GOT PIECE OF STEEL IN HIS LEFT EYE WHILE GRINDING. PERSON WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT TIME OF INJURY. PERSON DID NOT GO TO DR UNTIL 10-30-00 TO HAVE EYE CHECKED.

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