# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012290041` · 08/06/2001 · Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, 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:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.76 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hanson PLC
- **Operator:** Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1200068](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200068)
## Narrative

EE WAS CUTTING WITH A PLASMA CUTTING TORCH ON A RUSTY TANK. BOTTOM. HE WAS WEARING FUEL FACE CUTTING SHIELD WITH SAFETY GLASSES. AERT RUST MAY HAVE COME FROM BEHIND AND LANDED IN HIS GLASSES O R IT COULD HAVE TURN THE DUST PARTICLES IN THE AIR.

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