# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220240930030` · 03/30/2024 · U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Blow gun, Airlance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 2.56 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Americas Gold and Silver Corporation
- **Operator:** U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1000082](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1000082)
## Narrative

Mechanic was removing a seized bolt with an air hammer when a metal chip went under glasses and in EE's right eye.

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