# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220050380084` · 02/02/2005 · Cantera El Pozo Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Bulldozer
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Haydee  Franqui
- **Operator:** Cantera El Pozo Inc.
- **Mine:** [5400362](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5400362)
## Narrative

A column of fugitive dust blew at the face of the employee with particles causing injury and temporary blindness in his left eye. Employee had to abandon work and seek medical assistance.

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