# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220003290015` · 10/29/2000 · Apex Energy Inc
## 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:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James H  Booth
- **Operator:** Apex Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [1517941](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517941)
## Narrative

WHILE INSTALLING AN ENGINE IN A CAT 988B LOADER, MECHANIC WAS USING A DISC GRINDER TO SMOOTH OFF A ROUGH PIECE OF METAL. A SLIVER OF METAL CAME UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND HIT HIS R EYE.

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