# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220122190021` · 08/03/2012 · S-S-S Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gerald W  Smith
- **Operator:** S-S-S Inc
- **Mine:** [2300192](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300192)
## Narrative

Employee was welding (maintenance) @ riprap plant when experienced irritation in his rt eye. Employee went to exam eye, flushed it with saline solution, found small particle on cornea.  After an unsuccessful attempt at removing the particle, management sent employee to an eye care professional for removal. The particle was small piece of rust embedded in the cornea.

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