# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220022170108` · 07/30/2002 · Glamis Rand Mining Co
## 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Glamis Gold Ltd
- **Operator:** Glamis Rand Mining Co
- **Mine:** [0404752](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404752)
## Narrative

DURING THE EE'S SHIFT, HE BOTH WELDED & USED THE GRINDER. HE WAS WEARING A WELDING HOOD OVER HIS EYES BUT NOTHING ELSE. AT SOME POINT, METAL FRAGMENTS GOT INTO EE'S LEFT EYE. ER DOCTOR REMOVED & RELEASED EE TO FULL DUTY. HOWEVER, HE INSERTED RX EYE DROPS, WHICH MAKES THIS A REPORTABLE ACCIDENT.

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