# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220010400044` · 01/31/2001 · Northwest Aggregates
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Taiheiyo Cement Corp
- **Operator:** Northwest Aggregates
- **Mine:** [4503136](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4503136)
## Narrative

GRINDING SLAG FROM PIECE OF ANGLE IRON. OBJECT HIT LEFT EYE. GLASSES WERE BEING WORN AT THE TIMEOF THE INJURY. WAS NOT REPORTED BECAUSE WORKER THOUGHT IRRITATION WAS FROM WELDING AIR ARC FLASH . WAS REPORTED TO FOREMAN 2-1-01. WORKER THOUGHTIT WAS JUST A FLASH.

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