# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220010160023` · 01/09/2001 · Holnam Inc
## 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:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 28.82 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holnam Inc
- **Mine:** [2300053](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300053)
## Narrative

EE WAS USING A WELDER AND PATCHING A HOLE IN THE RECLAIM DUST LINE AT PIER 4 WHEN HE GOT DUST IN HIS LEFT EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES ANDWELDING HOOD AT THE TIME(DUST MAY HAVE COLLECTED ON INSIDE OF WELDING HOOD BEFORE EE BROUGHT IT DOWN OVER HIS FACE). PHYSICIAN PRESCRIBED MEDICATION.

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