# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220072920037` · 10/15/2007 · Hanson Aggregates BMC, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Mechanic helper
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Hanson Aggregates BMC, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3604139](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3604139)
## Narrative

Employee was working on removing a spindle on a pick up truck using an air chisel. A sliver of steel got in his left eye and cut his cornea. He went to an eye doctor who removed the steel and prescribed medication and told him to stay out until 10/24/07 due to chance of infection. He will go back on 10/23/07 for a check up.

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