# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220041800020` · 06/18/2004 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 23.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** China Minmetals; BPU Associates
- **Operator:** Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4100906](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100906)
## Narrative

A Maintenance Mechanic was using an air impact tool when the air supply hose developed a hole.  The escaping air caused dust particles to become airborne.  A dust particle got into the mechanics left eye causing a corneal abrasion.  An antibiotic was prescribed as a precautionary measure against infection.  No lost work days or restrictions.

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