# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220023230011` · 11/05/2002 · Hanson Aggregates Wrp Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Idle
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 102
- **Mine experience:** 7.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hanson PLC
- **Operator:** Hanson Aggregates Wrp Inc
- **Mine:** [2901854](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2901854)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEES HAD REMOVED THE WASH SCREW AT THE SIDING & HAD COMPLETED THE REINSTALLATION OF THE CONVEYOR. A CO-WORKER WAS MOVING THE BACKHOE OUT OF THE WAY, WHILE EE WAS STANDING UNDER THE WASH S CREEN, WHEN A ROCK THAT WAS WEDGED IN THE TRACKS OF THE BACKHOE POPPED LOOSE & STRUCK EE UNDER HIS LEFT EYE BENEATH HIS SAFETY GLASSES.

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