# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220161270025` · 04/25/2016 · Illinois Cement Company
## 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:** 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:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eagle Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Illinois Cement Company
- **Mine:** [1100003](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100003)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING WITH A TORCH ON THE HOPPERS WHEN A SPARK FLEW UP UNDER WELDING HOOD AND SAFETY GLASSES HITTING EE IN THE RIGHT EYE. EE FLUSHED EYE OUT AT A WASH STATION & THOUGHT THAT, EVERYTHING WAS OUT OF EYE. ON 04/26/16 EYE CONDITION HAD WORSENED THO.    

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