# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220242710022` · 09/23/2024 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2602767](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602767)
## Narrative

EE was removing hose from a machine with cutting wheel. EE was wearing a face shield, gloves, and safety glasses. A piece of debris got in EE's right eye. EE was seen at health clinic, referred to eyecare clinic, diagnosed with a conjunctival abrasion, prescribed antibiotics, and released to full duty.

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