# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220260090019` · 01/05/2026 · Lake County
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lake County-CO
- **Operator:** Lake County
- **Mine:** [0504234](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504234)
## Narrative

A Maintenance employee was in preparation of repairing the vertical support for the handrail. While grinding with a hand held wheel grinder, the employee while wearing safely glasses got some material in their eye. They reported that they got something in their eye and needed to see a doctor. The employee was directed to go to the emergency room and seek medical help.

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