# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220232560013` · 08/17/2023 · Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners 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, NEC
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Tata Chemicals Ltd
- **Operator:** Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners LLC
- **Mine:** [4800155](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800155)
## Narrative

Working in 7 shaft area when employee felt something in eye. Thought it was a small lump of dust or rock. Flushed eye out & wiped with gauze. The material that felt like a lump in the eye was gone. Employee didn't feel further treatment was needed at the time. The employee went to see an off site doctor on 08/18/23. And employee received prescription medication for eye.

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