# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220052070019` · 07/12/2005 · Specialty Minerals Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Mechanic helper
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Minerals Technologies Inc
- **Operator:** Specialty Minerals Inc
- **Mine:** [0400219](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400219)
## Narrative

Employee was walking to the tool room to return some equipment.  She had to pass through the fabrication area.  She tried to shield her eyes from the grinding, but felt something in her eye.  A foreign body was removed; she was treated for conjunctival infection and given prescription medications as treatment.

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