# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220052410006` · 08/17/2005 · Glacier Northwest
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Coal/ore shovel operator,  Shoveler,  Power shoveler
- **Activity:** Power shovel, Dragline
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 8.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Taiheiyo Cement Corp
- **Operator:** Glacier Northwest
- **Mine:** [4503136](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4503136)
## Narrative

Operator was operating excavator with door open.  He was sorting large boulders when he dropped a boulder on the pile and a chip flew in the cab through the open door striking him in the left eye.  Operator was not wearing safety glasses.  He was examined by an optometrist, given prescription eye drops and sent back to full duty.

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