# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220031820030` · 06/17/2003 · Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Longwall, Shear, Plow
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Solvay S A
- **Operator:** Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
- **Mine:** [4801295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801295)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE SHEAR ON THE LONG WALL. EE EITHER GOT DUST DIRECTLY IN HIS EYE OR INTRODUCED DUST INTO HIS EYE WITH HIS HAND/ FINGER.EE WAS FOLLOWING PROCEDURES AT THE TIME AND WAS WEARING ALL APPLICABLE PPE I.E. SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS.

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