# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220052360038` · 08/16/2005 · J K Merrill & Sons, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** George T  Merrill
- **Operator:** J K Merrill & Sons, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1001269](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1001269)
## Narrative

WE WERE REMOVING THE CHEEK PLATES OUT OF THE JAW TO TURN THE DYE IN THE JAW AND ONE OF THE PAD EYES BROKE OFF AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE

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