# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220222660022` · 09/20/2022 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 11.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USX Corp (United States Steel Corp)
- **Operator:** United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations
- **Mine:** [2100282](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2100282)
## Narrative

EE was welding a pad eye and was using a wire wheel on a grinder to clean the slag off the weld. While cleaning the weld EE felt something hit their chest. Later the employee noticed discomfort in their eye. EE stated was wearing safety glasses and welding helmet during the cleaning. EE continued to work throughout the day until the discomfort in the eye got worse.

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