# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220120650062` · 08/01/2011 · S.M. Lorusso & Sons
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S M Lorusso & Sons Inc
- **Operator:** S.M. Lorusso & Sons
- **Mine:** [1900371](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1900371)
## Narrative

While using a weed whacker employee, who was wearing safety glasses, got a piece of metal in his eye.  Abrasion to the eye.

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