# OTHER
> MSHA accident `220040050047` · 12/29/2003 · Evergreen Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** OTHER
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** SAND,GRAVEL,SHELL
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 11.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Evergreen Mining Company
- **Mine:** [4607945](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607945)
## Narrative

EE AND CO-WORKER WERE WORKING ON HIGHWALL DRILL. DURING THIS TIME, THE WIND SUDDENLY INCREASED CAUSING DUST TO GET ON IN HIS FACE & EYES. LATER, HE NOTICED SOMETHING IN HIS EYE. THE NEXT DAY, HE WENT TO SPECIALIST WHERE EYE DROPS WHICH MADE THIS INJURY REPORTABLE.

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