# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012600048` · 09/06/2001 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202147](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202147)
## Narrative

EE WAS REMOVING A BROKEN OFF WHEEL STUD. HE WAS WELDING THE STUD, BUILDING IT UP IN ORDER TO GET A NUT ON IT, SO HE COULD IMPACT IT OUT FOR REPLACEMENT. WHILE AIR CHIPPING THE SLAG FROM THE WE LD, A PIECE RICOCHETED OFF HIS BROW, OFF HIS SAFETY GLASSES LENS AND LODGED INTO EYE. EE WAS TAKEN FOR TREATMENT, OBJECT WAS REMOVED. HE WAS ISSUED AS PRESCIPTION OCUFLOX, FOR INFECTION.

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