# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220203350009` · 11/25/2020 · Western Sand & Gravel Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Dry screening plant operator, Screen house operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WRENCH
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Nebco Inc
- **Operator:** Western Sand & Gravel Company
- **Mine:** [2500983](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2500983)
## Narrative

Employee was using an impact wrench and a combination wrench to unscrew rusted bolts/nuts from a chute on the plant.  While engaging the impact wrench on the bolt head, the combination wrench, which was positioned to hold the nut in place, slipped from the employees grip and struck them in the area of the left eye causing a contusion and laceration to the upper eye/eyelid.  

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