# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220050140047` · 01/03/2005 · California Rock & Asphalt Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Estate of David(Sam) Johnson; Brad  Johnson
- **Operator:** California Rock & Asphalt Inc
- **Mine:** [0400174](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400174)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A 4 1/2""GRINDER. GRINDING ON AIR HP200 CONE CRUSHER HEAD. THE GRINDING WHEEL CAME APART SENDING METAL PIECES IN THE AIR. A PIECE OF FOREIGN BODY ENTERED HIS RT. EYE. EE WAS WEARING EYE PROTECTION W/SIDE SHIELDS.

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