# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220020460030` · 02/10/2002 · Chevron Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chevron Corporation
- **Operator:** Chevron Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [0100759](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100759)
## Narrative

THE INJURY OCCURRED WHILE THE INJURED WAS GRINDING METAL PLATE WITH A HAND HELD ELECTRIC GRINDER. A PIECE OF FOREIGN DEBRIS (RUSTED METAL) FLEW UP UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND ENTERED HIS RIGH T EYE.

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