# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220091280029` · 05/01/2009 · TXI Operations LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **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:** 1.63 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** TXI Operations LP
- **Mine:** [4101628](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101628)
## Narrative

EE was air-arc gouging on frame damage to a scraper. The area was very small and at or above head level causing his head to be surrounded by billowing air, fumes dust and grit.  EE felt that he had gotten metal in his eyelashes and then in to his left eye.  The first real discomfort he felt was on Saturday, 5/2/09.

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