# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012430017` · 08/24/2001 · Kindill Mining Incorporated
## 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:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 16 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Kindill Mining Incorporated
- **Mine:** [1200329](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200329)
## Narrative

EE WAS WELDING ON A DRAGLINE BUCKET IN THE SHOP USING A HARD COAT WIRE. HE CLOSED HIS HOOD TO CONTINUE WELDING AND A PIECE OF SLAG GOT INTO HIS EYE UNDER HIS EYELID. EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLAS SES AND PARTICLE NOT EMBEDDED, RX MEDICATION GIVEN.

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