# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220021160002` · 04/16/2002 · Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kinross Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [5001616](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001616)
## Narrative

WAS GRINDING OFF EXCESS WELD AND USED AIR TO BLOW GRINDINGS FROM WORK AREA SPACE. A SMALL METAL SHAVING DEBRIS SLIPPED AROUND FACE SHIELD AND SAFETY GLASSES. INJURY SUSTAINED IN LT. EYE FROM THE DEBRIS CAUSING AN ABRASION. EE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION TO REMOVE THE DEBRIS.

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