# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220232580006` · 09/13/2023 · Permian Basin Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Shuttle car, Ram car, Buggy
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** W L Ross & Co LLC
- **Operator:** Permian Basin Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [4104574](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4104574)
## Narrative

Maintenance mechanic was changing out skid plates on log washer. While hammering on the old skid plate below them, a metal fragment flew under their safety glasses and lodged in their eye. Employee reported the incident to their manager. Safety Dept. was notified. The employee was taken to ER and the metal piece was removed.

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