# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220032810006` · 09/22/2003 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## 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:** 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:** 0.88 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202147](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202147)
## Narrative

EE WAS REPAIRING A CRACK ON THE FRAME RAIL. AS HE WAS GRINDING FROM ABOVE HIS HEAD, HE FELT DEBRIS STRIKE HIS EYE. AT THAT TIME HE FLUSHED IT OUT & FELT BETTER. THE NEXT MORNING IT WAS RED & IRRITATED. HE WAS TAKEN TO AN EYE CENTER, WHERE AN EMBEDDED PIECE OF METAL WAS REMOVED. HE WAS ISSUED A PRESCRIPTION & RELEASED TO RETURN TO WORK. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

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