# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220021990044` · 06/27/2002 · Tilden Mining Company L C
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 29.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Tilden Mining Company L C
- **Mine:** [2000422](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000422)
## Narrative

EE WAS CHANGING A STEERING MOUNT ON 1531 CAT WATER TRUCK. HE ALLEGES THAT SOMETHING WENT INTO HIS EYE WHILE GRINDING. HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON 6-30-02 & EYE MEDICATION WAS PRESCRIBED & USED.

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