# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220100670043` · 03/03/2010 · Pritchard Mining Co Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 334
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Andrew B  Jordon
- **Operator:** Pritchard Mining Co Inc.
- **Mine:** [4608596](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608596)
## Narrative

EE was hooking his welder leads up, it grounded out. The brass connector blew up and put 2 pieces of brass into his left eye.

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