# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220040850038` · 03/11/2004 · Blue Mountain Energy Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Rock dust machine
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative
- **Operator:** Blue Mountain Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [0503505](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503505)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS ROCK DUSTING.  THE DUST LINE HE WAS USING HAD A HOLE IN IT.  THE DUST LINE SURGED, CAUSING THE ROCK DUST TO SQUIRT OUT OF THE HOLE INTO HIS RIGHT EYE UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES.  THE EYE WAS WASHED OUT AND THE EE WENT TO SEE THE DOCTOR WHO PRESCRIBED EYE OINTMENT TO HELP THE HEALING PROCESS.  REPORTABLE INJURY.

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