# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220120810005` · 03/15/2012 · Cougar Processing LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vicky L  Martin; Kristie K  Janutolo
- **Operator:** Cougar Processing LLC
- **Mine:** [4609357](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609357)
## Narrative

Employee states he was spraying tracking switches w/PB Blaster on belt press #2 and, while removing mud from switch, bumped switch which allowed air to blow PB Blaster into his left eye. Employee received medical treatment, was taken off work by eye care physician for one day & returned to work full duty on next scheduled day.

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