# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220010380003` · 01/29/2001 · Northwestern Resources Company
## 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:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 14.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Montana Power Company
- **Operator:** Northwestern Resources Company
- **Mine:** [4103164](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103164)
## Narrative

WORKING NIGHT SHIFT, EE WAS CHANGING TRACK LINKS ON A BACKHOE, USING A 4"" AIR GRINDER AND A TORCH. HE HAD ON SAFETY GLASSES AND A FULL FACE SHIELD. HE WAS NOT AWARE THAT HE HAD GOTTEN ANYTHING IN HIS EYE UNTIL HE GOT HOME AND HIS EYE WAS BOTHERING HIM. HE WENT TO THE DR AND GOT A PRESCRIPTION FOR EYE DROPS.

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