# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220120940035` · 03/20/2012 · The National Lime & Stone Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7.94 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** National Lime & Stone Co.
- **Operator:** The National Lime & Stone Company
- **Mine:** [3300126](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300126)
## Narrative

A malfunction in a pneumatic grease gun caused grease to spray onto his face and into his eyes, causing irritation to both eyes. This incident is reportable because the employee received prescription eye drops to use in his eyes.

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