# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220110330024` · 01/31/2011 · Trapper Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **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:** 10.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Salt River Project; MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; Tri-State Gener
- **Operator:** Trapper Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [0502838](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0502838)
## Narrative

Employee was using an air chipper for a welding project.  He reported putting the air chipper down when the trigger engaged blowing accumulated slag particles into his eyes.  Employee was treated by an optometrist who removed a corneal foreign body from his left eye.  Employee has not missed any work time or been restricted as a result of this injury.

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