# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220090990012` · 03/27/2009 · ICG East Kentucky LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Mechanic helper
- **Activity:** Blow gun, Airlance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.87 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
- **Operator:** ICG East Kentucky LLC
- **Mine:** [1519070](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519070)
## Narrative

While replacing cutting edges on a D11R dozer, employee was using an air hammer to remove the dirt and other material from bolt heads. A foreign object was blown behind his safety glasses and into his eye. He went home and used some eye wash Friday and Saturday night. The pain increased on Sunday and he went to ER.

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