# OTHER
> MSHA accident `220020560039` · 02/18/2002 · Sang-Chris Sand & Gravel 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** OTHER
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **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:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 1.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Skip  Homeier; John F  Homeier
- **Operator:** Sang-Chris Sand & Gravel 
- **Mine:** [1103062](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1103062)
## Narrative

WHILE GRINDING METAL, HEAVY WINDS CAUSED METAL TO GO AROUND SUN GLASSES, HITTING FACE AND LEFT EYE.

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