# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220040340012` · 01/23/2004 · Holcim (US) Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 25.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holcim (US) Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2300053](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2300053)
## Narrative

DURING KILN SHUTDOWN, EMPLOYEE WAS USING IMPACT WRENCH TO TIGHTEN BOLTS ON THE MID-KILN PROBES AT THE ROTARY KILN BETWEEN THE SHELL AND SHROUD. TO DO THE JOB, HE HAD TO LAY ON HIS BACK OR SIDE , AND HE GOT A FOREIGN BODY IN HIS RIGHT EYE. PHYSICIAN REMOVED FB WITH NEEDLE AND PRESCRIBED MEDICATION.

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