# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220011130099` · 04/16/2001 · Pine Branch Coal Sales Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 28 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David A  Duff
- **Operator:** Pine Branch Coal Sales Inc
- **Mine:** [1503627](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1503627)
## Narrative

WHILE CUTTING AND WELDING, A FOREIGN OBJECT GOT INTO EYE. DIDN'T BOTHER EMPLOYEE UNTIL 4/18. WENT TO EYE DOCTOR AND HAD OBJECT REMOVED AND RECEIVED PRESCRIPTION FOR EYE DROPS.

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