# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220041270024` · 05/01/2004 · Rockydale Quarries Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David D  Willis
- **Operator:** Rockydale Quarries Corporation
- **Mine:** [4400105](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4400105)
## Narrative

WHILE USING AN AIR IMPACT WRENCH TO TIGHTEN BOLTS ON PLATE AT JAW CRUSHER, THE FORCE OF AIR EXHAUST BLEW SMALL PIECE OF RUST IN LEFT EYE. EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSED BUT NOT GOGGLES. OBJECT CAME IN AROUND GLASSES FRAME.

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