# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220031110086` · 04/13/2003 · Dolet Hills Lignite Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** American Electric Power Company Inc
- **Operator:** Dolet Hills Lignite Company LLC
- **Mine:** [1601031](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1601031)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS USING A 4 1/2"" PORTABLE GRINDER DURING THE DAY. HE WAS WORKING IN THE CHUTE @ 2A TO 4 CONVEYOR ALSO @ THE TAIL OF #4 BELT. SOMETIME DURING THESE OPERATIONS, 2 METAL PARTICLES GOT IN TO HIS LEFT EYE. HE DID NOT NOTICE ANY IRRITATION UNTIL AFTER SHIFT WHEN HE WAS WASHING HIS FACE. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED THE METAL TO BECOME STUCK IN HIS EYE. HE WAS WEARING CO. ISSUE SAFETY

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