# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220060540043` · 02/15/2006 · Cravat Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 38
- **Mine experience:** 1.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Michael  Puskarich
- **Operator:** Cravat Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [3303028](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3303028)
## Narrative

EE WAS GRINDING ON A DOZER BLADE WHEN THE GRINDING DISC CAME APART AND STRUCK THE EE'S FACE SHIELD AND SAFETY GLASSES CAUSING A SEVERE LEFT EYE INJURY.

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