# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220041700074` · 06/16/2004 · Perlite Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alleghany Corp
- **Operator:** Perlite Inc
- **Mine:** [2900248](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900248)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING SCREENS IN SCREEN DECK WHEN VIBRATION FROM AIR IMPACT TOOL THREW PERLITE IN LEFT EYE.

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