# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220010820001` · 03/17/2001 · Newmont USA Limited
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 11.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2600062](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600062)
## Narrative

EE WAS WASHING THE TRACKS OUT ON A TRACK DOZER WITH A PRESSURE WASHER WHEN DIRT AND WATER WENT AROUND HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND INTO HIS LEFT EYE. TREATING PHYSICIAN RECOMMENDED ONE DAY AWAY FROM WORK FOR THE EYE TO HEAL

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