# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220060190010` · 01/13/2006 · BHP Navajo Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 16.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BHP Billiton
- **Operator:** BHP Navajo Coal Company
- **Mine:** [2900097](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900097)
## Narrative

On January 16, 06, a welder reported an eye injury incurred on Jan 13th while arc welding and grinding wear plate on the 8750 dragline.  At the end of dayshift Friday his left eye was irritated.  On Jan 14th using a mirror and flashlight he noticed a piece of metal in his left eye and went to the San Juan Regional Hospital ER where the metal was removed.

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