# OTHER
> MSHA accident `220022590056` · 09/07/2002 · A & K Earth Movers Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** OTHER
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Bart  Hiatt
- **Operator:** A & K Earth Movers Inc
- **Mine:** [2602032](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602032)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING IN BREEZY CONDITIONS WHEN A PIECE OF METAL OR DUST GOT INTO HIS EYE. THE EMPLOYEE WAS USING ALL PPE FOR THE JOB (WELDING HOOD AND SAFETY GLASSES) THE EE STARTED FEELING DISCOMFORT AND IRRITATION IN THE EYE.

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