# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220020560029` · 02/07/2002 · Highland Sand & Gravel Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Joan  Squicciarini
- **Operator:** Highland Sand & Gravel Inc
- **Mine:** [3001526](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3001526)
## Narrative

EE WAS USING 4"" GRINDER TO GRIND SLAG FROM STEEL. SHIELDS WERE IN PLACE AND EE WAS WEARING FACE SHIELD. SLAG BOUNCED OFF AND WENT UNDER SHIELD AND ENTERED LT. EYE.

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