# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220082840023` · 10/02/2008 · Southeast Missouri Stone Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.71 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Colas S A
- **Operator:** Southeast Missouri Stone Company
- **Mine:** [2300191](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300191)
## Narrative

Employee while grinding a handrail over his head, a small piece of metal fell into his eye.  The employee was wearing safety glasses while using the grinder.  The next day (10/03/08) he was seen by a physician who removed a small particle.  He was treated and released to return to full duty with no further treatment.

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