# OTHER
> MSHA accident `220013550034` · 12/14/2001 · Triton Coal Company LlC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** OTHER
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Partners
- **Operator:** Triton Coal Company LlC
- **Mine:** [4801355](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801355)
## Narrative

WHILE OPERATING A HAND HELD METAL GRINDER DURINGREPAIR WORK ON A SHOVEL BUCKET, WIND BLEW GRINDING DEBRIS INTO EE'S RIGHT EYE. EMPLOYEE WAS TRANSPORTED TO CAMPBELL COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL E.R FOR REMOVAL OF OBJECT AND FURTHER EXAMINATION. WAS RELEASED WITH NO RESTRICTIONS. HE WAS WEARING FACE SHIELD AND SAFETY GLASSES AT TIME OF INCIDENT.

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