# OTHER
> MSHA accident `220112020016` · 07/11/2011 · BNI Coal, Ltd
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** OTHER
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 34.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Allete Inc
- **Operator:** BNI Coal, Ltd
- **Mine:** [3200218](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3200218)
## Narrative

Miner Welder was Air Arching both his welding helmet and safety glasses were being used, a gust of wind came up and the miner felt he got something in his Rt.Eye. He tried to clear it with the eye wash station. Later the miner went to Dr.s office to have dirt removed.

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