# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220020070097` · 12/08/2001 · 3M Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
- **Operator:** 3M Company
- **Mine:** [4700119](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4700119)
## Narrative

WHILE WELDING ON THE BUCKET OF THE #992 CAT LOADER WELDING DEBRIS SHOT UP UNDER THE HELMET AND SAFETY GLASSES OF THE MECHANIC AND ENTERED HIS LEFT EYE. HE RECEIVED A SCRATCH TO HIS LEFT CORNEA . EYE DROPS WERE PRESCRIBED. NO RESTRICTIONS.

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