# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220020420055` · 01/21/2002 · U S Silica 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** U S Silica Company
- **Mine:** [3800138](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800138)
## Narrative

EE WAS WELDING A MOTOR BASE WEARING A WELDING HOOD AND NO SAFETY GLASSES. THERE WAS A GRINDER ONT HE WORK TABLE AND IT WAS ACCIDENTLY STARTED WHEN THE EE LEANED OVER. THE GRINDING WHEEL THREW FOREIGN MATTER UNDER WELDING HOOD AND INTO EE S EYE. THE EE WAS NOT WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

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