# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220041700062` · 06/06/2004 · Alamo Cement Company Ltd
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Alamo Cement Company Ltd
- **Mine:** [4103019](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103019)
## Narrative

Using a cutting torch, a welder had cut too far into an overhead metal plate without leaving an uncut portion as ""safety margin"" for final, assisted cut. The plate broke free and struck welder in right eyelid in a swing-type motion. Upper eyelid was torn in a ""V""-shape requiring sutures.

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