# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220021960086` · 07/02/2002 · Carmeuse Lime Inc
## 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:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 23.03 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime Inc
- **Mine:** [1200426](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200426)
## Narrative

EE WAS USING PORTABLE GRINDER TO COMPLETE REPAIR TASKS ON TRUCK SCALE. EE WAS WEARING ALL REQUIRED EYE PROTECTION(S.GLASSES/FULL FACE SHIELD). WIND APPARENTLY WAS BLOWING AT EE'S BACK & AIRBOR NE MATERIAL WAS BLOWN INTO THE FACE SHIELD CAUSING A PIECE OF MATERIAL TO FLY INTO HIS EYE.

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