# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220010510085` · 02/01/2001 · T.J.S. Mining, 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:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas J  Smith
- **Operator:** T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3608278](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608278)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING METAL IN SHOP WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF DIRT OR METAL FLEW INTO EYE CAUSING A SCRATCH. THE EMPLOYEE WENT TO HOSPITAL THE FOLLOWING DAY BUT DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING OTHER THAN A S CRATCH AND TREATED EYE WITH A SALVE AND PRESCRIPTION, MAKING THIS REPORTABLE. GLASSES WERE BEING WORN.

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