# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220020510017` · 02/05/2002 · Independent Salt 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:** Grinding
- **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:** 23.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** M D  Keener
- **Operator:** Independent Salt Company
- **Mine:** [1400411](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1400411)
## Narrative

WHILE GRINDING ON A PIECE OF METAL PLATE FOR A FEEDER, A PIECE OF THE GRINDINGS BECAME STUCK IN THE EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT EYE. THE EMPLOOYEE WAS WEARING BOTH SAFTELY GLASSES AND A FACE SHIELD AT TH E TIME. THE EMPLOYEE IS NOW ADDITIONALLY WEARING A PAIR OF GOGGLES TO ATTEMPT TO ELIMINATE ANY FUTURE RECURRANCE.

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