# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220040080028` · 12/31/2003 · Hyannis Sand & Gravel
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 22 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S M Lorusso & Sons Inc
- **Operator:** Hyannis Sand & Gravel
- **Mine:** [1900557](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1900557)
## Narrative

A PIECE OF STEEL GOT STUCK IN THE CONE CRUSHER EE AND OTHER WERE USING A LONG BURNING ROD TO BURN THE STEEL OUT OF THE CRUSHER. ONCE THE STEEL WAS REMOVED HE PLACED THE BURNING ROD INTO A BUCK ET OF WATER TO COAL. THE WATER SPLASHED INTO EE'S FACE AND HE THINKS THAT S WHEN THE DEBRIS ENTERED HIS EYE.

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