# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220022240073` · 08/01/2002 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 36 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [3600015](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600015)
## Narrative

USING 8"" BENCH GRINDER TO REMOVE SHARP EDGE ON BOLT SHANK WHILE REPAIRING PARKING BRAKE ON WATER TRUCK. SAFETY GLASSES SLIPPED LOW ON EMPLOYEE'S NOSE, EXPOSING HIS EYES TO THE GRINDING HAZARDS . METAL PARTICLES FLEW INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

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