# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220232830052` · 10/02/2023 · Lycon Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Janesville Sand & Gravel Company
- **Operator:** Lycon Inc
- **Mine:** [4700754](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4700754)
## Narrative

Miner was using an angle grinder on classifying tank discharge pipe to smooth out edges before installing rubber boot.  Piece of metal got under safety glasses and into left eye.  Miner was not wearing a face shield with the safety glasses per company policy.   

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