# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220091480034` · 09/22/2008 · GLC Minerals LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** MOLTEN METAL
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 18.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Wesley  Garner
- **Operator:** GLC Minerals LLC
- **Mine:** [4702545](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4702545)
## Narrative

Employee was doing some maintenance work in the dryer plant, and was operating the Milwaukee 4"" electric grinder. A spark flew from the grinder under his safety glasses and struck him in the left eye. He experienced a burning feeling, with watering eye and redness. He did go to the Emergency Room at St. Mary's Hospital.

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