# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220072430040` · 08/17/2007 · Cantera La Cadena Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Wilfredo  Ruiz  Nieves
- **Operator:** Cantera La Cadena Inc
- **Mine:** [5400300](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5400300)
## Narrative

EE was polishing a bank of D-9 equipment with a polisher and got particles of metal in his right eye. At the time of the incident, he had not put on his security glasses.

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