# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220033230011` · 11/05/2003 · M & M Stone Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not 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:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.61 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Brian L  Carpenter
- **Operator:** M & M Stone Co.
- **Mine:** [3600143](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600143)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING ANOTHER EMPLOYTEE WELDING ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT (LOADER). AS HE WAS TRYYING TO KNOCK OFF THE WELDING SLAG, A PIECE OF SLAG OR METAL WENT INTO HIS LEFT EYE. HE WAS WEAR ING EYE PROTECTION WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED. HE WENT TO AN OPHTHAMOLOGIST FOR TREATMENT. HE WAS TREATED AND RELEASED.

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