# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012390162` · 08/16/2001 · Imerys Clays Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Clays Inc
- **Mine:** [0900111](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900111)
## Narrative

MILLWRIGHT WAS WORKING ON A PIPE SWITCHING BETWEEN WELDING AND GRINDING. WHILE GRINDING, A PIECEOF METAL WENT INTO EYE. HE WAS WEARING FACE SHIELD.

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