# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220042640048` · 09/09/2004 · —
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 0.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** —
- **Operator:** —
- **Mine:** [2200759](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2200759)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON TRACK ADJUSTER FOR HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR. HE COULD NOT GET THE TRACKS TO MOVE SO HE USED THE BUCKET ARM OF THE TRACKHOE TO MOVE TRACKS. GREASE SHOT OUT OF THE TRACK ADJUSTER AND HIT HIM IN THE EYES.

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