# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220061320027` · 05/01/2006 · BHP Navajo Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BHP Billiton
- **Operator:** BHP Navajo Coal Company
- **Mine:** [2900097](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900097)
## Narrative

EE was grinding... flipped up face shield w/out leaning forward & all caught on rim fell into eyes.  Washed out rt eye & thought had gotten all out.  When EE woke next morning lt eye matted.  Went to eye clinic where rust ring was found & removed.

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