# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220010990113` · 04/01/2001 · Holnam Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holnam Inc
- **Mine:** [2300053](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300053)
## Narrative

DURING KILN SHUT DOWN, EE WAS REAPLCING GRATES ON #2 CLINKER COOLER DRIVE. HE WAS HOLDING A WRENCH ON THE BOTTOM OF A GRATE WHILE ANOTHER EE USED AN IMPACT WRENCH ON THE TOP OF THE GRATE. THIS CAUSED CLINKER DUST TO FALL THROUGH THE GRATE AND GET INTO EE'S EYES, WHICH CAUSED CORNEAL ABRAISON TO HIS RIGHT EYE. EYE DROPS WERE PRESCRIBED.

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