# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220032830068` · 10/02/2003 · Elmer's Crane and Dozer, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 20
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Troy L  Broad
- **Operator:** Elmer's Crane and Dozer, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2002745](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2002745)
## Narrative

MECHANIC WAS DRILLING OUT A BROKEN BOLT ON LOADER BUCKET WHEN DRILL BIT BROKE AND A PIECE OF DRILL BIT FLEW UP INTO INJURED'S FACE. DRILL BIT FLEW UNDER SAFETY GLASSES AND CONTACTED LEFT EYE C AUSING IMMEDIATE PAIN FORCING EE TO SEEK MEDICALATTENTION. WE ARE STILL AWAITING OUTCOME OF SURGICAL REPAIR TO DETERMINE ANY FUTURE ISSUES OR POTENTIAL DISABILITIES OR LOSS OF USE.

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