# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220030710016` · 03/05/2003 · Ash Grove Cement Co
## 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:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 26.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Operator:** Ash Grove Cement Co
- **Mine:** [1000006](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1000006)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS CUTTING OFF STAINLESS STEEL BOLTS THAT HOLD ON PLEATES IN THE UNDERSIDE OF A CLINKER COOLER. WHILE CUTTING OFF THE BOLTS WITH A TORCH, CLINKER DUST GOT IN THE EE'S EYES. THE EE WAS WEARING A WELDING HOOD AT THE TIME. THE EE HAD TO HAVE HIS EYES FLUSHED TO REMOVE THE CLINKER DUST.

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