# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220102770028` · 09/23/2010 · Suwannee American Cement, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Votorantim Cimentos; Anderson Columbia
- **Operator:** Suwannee American Cement, LLC
- **Mine:** [0801318](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0801318)
## Narrative

Employee was grinding a metal pipe and an accumulation of small metal shavings gathered on top of his welding hood and hat. When welding hood was raised small metal shavings fell onto face and got in the employee's right eye.  Employee washed out his eye with saline solution & was taken to the local Wellness Center & Medical Center on 9/24 as he was still feeling discomfort.

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