# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220121010024` · 04/06/2012 · Mineral Ridge Gold, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **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:** 1.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pete  Hawley; Chris  Zerga
- **Operator:** Mineral Ridge Gold, LLC
- **Mine:** [2602302](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602302)
## Narrative

Mechanic was grinding on a discharge belt when a small piece of metal embedded itself in the miners right eye.  Witness said the miner was wearing dual eye protection.

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