# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220180610010` · 02/26/2018 · Whibco of New Jersey, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 34 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** WHIBCO, Inc.
- **Operator:** Whibco of New Jersey, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2800546](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800546)
## Narrative

Employee was smoothing out a piece of cut metal when a tiny shaving got into left eye. Employee was using a grinder with a buffer wheel.   Employee was wearing safety glasses and gloves.

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