# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012880198` · 10/03/2001 · TXI (A/K/A Texas Industries 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:** 0.63 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** TXI (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc)
- **Mine:** [4102820](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4102820)
## Narrative

WHILE WELDING A PIECE OF SLAG OR DUST BLEW INTO HIS LEFT EYE. HE TRIED TO WASH IT OUT BUT IT WASSTILL IRRITATED.

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