# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220212090032` · 07/16/2021 · US Mine Corp
## 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:** Grinding
- **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:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** A Scott  Dockter
- **Operator:** US Mine Corp
- **Mine:** [0401878](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0401878)
## Narrative

Foreign material in left eye. Believed to have occurred while grinding metal to prep for welding. Small metallic fragment removed from worker's left eye at medical clinic, with no permanent damage done. Worker was wearing proper PPE while grinding.   

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