# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220042720024` · 09/16/2004 · BASF Catalysts LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Engelhard Corp
- **Operator:** BASF Catalysts LLC
- **Mine:** [0901073](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0901073)
## Narrative

WORKER WAS GRINDING INSIDE OF TANK, WEARING SAFETY GLASSES UNDER FACE SHIELD. WHEN HE STOPPED GRINDING AND LIFTED HIS FACE SHIELD, DEBRIS FELL INTO HIS EYES. HE RINSED HIS EYES OUT AT AN EYE WASH STATION. DOCTOR TOOK A SMALL SPECK OF METAL OFF HIS EYE. WE ARE PROVIDING GOGGLES TO BE WORN UNDER A FACE SHIELD WHILE GRINDING & INSTRUCTIONS ON SHAKING OFF FACE SHIELD BEFORE LIFTING.

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