# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220060270062` · 01/10/2006 · Excel Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Outside foreman, Leadman
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **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:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Excel Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1508079](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1508079)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS USING A 9"" BLACK & DECKER HAND GRINDER TO REMOVE SOME EXCESS WELD. DURING THE GRINDING PROCESS A PIECE OF METAL HIT HIM IN THE RIGHT EYE. THE EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. EE WENT TO EYE SIGHT MEDICAL CENTER WHERE THE FOREIGN OBJECT WAS REMOVED AND HE RETURNED TO WORK THE SAME DAY.

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