# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220030760048` · 03/03/2003 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 12.26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2601942](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601942)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING BED PINS AND PIN BORES WITH BUFFING WHEEL. HE WAS USING DUAL PROTECTION, GLASSES AND FACE SHIELD. APPROX. ONE HOUR AFTER TASK COMPLETED, EMPLOYEE FELT SOME IRRITATION. HE WAS TAKEN FOR MEDICAL EVALUATION - NO MATERIAL IN EYE WAS FOUND NOR WAS THERE ANY SCRATCHING BUT A PRESCRIPTION WAS GIVEN TO EMPLOYEE.

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