# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220041960034` · 07/06/2004 · Washington Rock Quarries, 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:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Harry W  Hart
- **Operator:** Washington Rock Quarries, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4503224](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4503224)
## Narrative

While securing wood strips to a metal container with a drill. Metal shavings were carried by the exhaust of the drill passing thru the underside of eye protection, entering the left eye. Attempted to flush eye clean with eye wash provided in first aid kit.

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