# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220023360055` · 11/20/2002 · James Hamilton Construction Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Charles E  Hamilton; Carroll  Hamilton
- **Operator:** James Hamilton Construction Co.
- **Mine:** [2901899](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2901899)
## Narrative

EE WAS LAYING ON HIS BACK REMOVING BOLTS FROM SKHAKER SCREENS USING AN AIR IMPACT WRENCH. THE EE HAD ON RX GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. DIRT FELL ONTO HIS FACE AND GLASSES AND EYES. HE ROLLED OV ER TO CLEAR THEM & WENT BACK TO WORK. CAME IN THE NEXT DAY WITH HIS LEFT EYE SWOLLEN, RED AND TEARING.

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