# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220052140003` · 07/31/2005 · Dragon Products Company, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** C D N - USA
- **Operator:** Dragon Products Company, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1700022](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1700022)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to use compressed air to bow down some sticky material.  He forgot to turn off the air cannons and opened up a 1"" hole to put the air lance into.  Just as he was inserting the air lance, the air cannon fired and blew hot dust out the hole knocking his face shield and glasses off his head.  He got hot dust into both eyes.  He has scratches on both eyes.

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