# OTHER
> MSHA accident `220090920013` · 03/27/2009 · Tilcon Connecticut Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** OTHER
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Assistant mine foreman, Assistant mine manager
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **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:** 29.98 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Tilcon Connecticut Inc
- **Mine:** [0600013](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0600013)
## Narrative

While observing cutting and grinding being done in screen house, it was very windy and particles of debris flew into his right eye.  Was wearing safety glasses.  Washed eye thoroughly.  But 3 days later felt pain in eye and blurred vision.  Sought medical care.  Infection from small rusted particle.

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