# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220041420022` · 05/14/2004 · Reading Anthracite Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John W  Rich
- **Operator:** Reading Anthracite Co.
- **Mine:** [3605396](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605396)
## Narrative

THIS EMP. & OTHERS WERE INSTALLING BOOM ON 285 DEMAG. GRINDING/WELDING/BURNING WAS TAKING PLACE - METAL SLIVER GOT INTO RT EYE.

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