# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220112590001` · 09/01/2011 · Gold States Mining Corp
## 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:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Murphy Mining & Exploration LLC
- **Operator:** Gold States Mining Corp
- **Mine:** [0504407](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504407)
## Narrative

Employee was cutting metal with a 4.5 inch grinder when a piece of metal entered the right eye. All safety equipment was being used. Changed policy from safety glasses and a full face shield too goggles and a full face shield during any grinding and cutting tasks.

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