# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220172230029` · 08/08/2017 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1103156](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103156)
## Narrative

IE was installing a 10ft cable bolt. It is believed the bolt was damaged during installation. IE said EE installed the bolt, dropped the pot and the bolt spun. A flying particle struck IE's safety glasses and contacted eye. E.R. exam showed a small cornea contusion - no foreign material found in the eye. Prescription ointment was issued as a precaution to prevent infection. 

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