# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220072040006` · 07/17/2007 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Mill equipment
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** U.S. Silica Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [2300544](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300544)
## Narrative

Feedbox on #5 mill was jammed up with ground silica material.  Employee shut down mill and cleaned feedbox out.  Employee started mill back up after completing cleaning.  Feedbox again jammed up, due to fines from seperator.  Air blast occurred splashing product into employee's eyes.

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