# OTHER
> MSHA accident `220042810075` · 09/23/2004 · —
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** OTHER
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** —
- **Operator:** —
- **Mine:** [3901496](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3901496)
## Narrative

TWO EMPLOYEES WERE REPLACING A WINDOW IN A LOADER. THE WINDS WERE VERY STRONG, BLOWING AROUND A LOT OF DUST, DIRT AND SAND. ONE EMPLOYEE FELT SOMETHING BLOW IN HIS LEFT EYE. LATER IT SEEMED OK; COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING IN IT. FRIDAY MORNING IT SEEMED OK; LATER HE SAW A PARTICLE ON THE SURFACE. TRIED TO WASH IT OUT WITHOUT SUCCESS. HE WENT TO THE CLINIC.

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