# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220041590065` · 06/02/2004 · Palm Beach Aggregate Inc
## 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:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Michael  Klein
- **Operator:** Palm Beach Aggregate Inc
- **Mine:** [0801160](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0801160)
## Narrative

EE WAS GREASING A GRADER (V-JOINT) IN A CONFINED SPACE USING A COMPRESSED-AIR GREASE GUN.  EE WAS HIT IN THE EYE BY GREASE WHICH CAME THROUGH THE NIPPLE AND SHOT BACK ONTO HIM.  HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES BUT THE GREASE STILL MANAGED TO GET IN HIS EYE.

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