# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220032450100` · 08/22/2003 · Kentucky Solite Corporation
## 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:** Mill equipment
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Northeast Solite Corp
- **Operator:** Kentucky Solite Corporation
- **Mine:** [1500187](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1500187)
## Narrative

EE REMOVING BOLTS ON CRUSHER WITH AIR POWERED RATCHET. AIR HOSE (3/4""ID) FAILED COMING LOOSE BY FITTING-CAUSING HOSE TO WHIP AROUND AND BLOW DUST INTO EE'S EYES & HITTING EE'S HEAD BY RIGHT EA R. EE WAS WEARING HARD HAT & SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HOSE FAILED-HAT & GLASSES KNOCKED OFF.

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