# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220000380129` · 01/28/2000 · Tilden Mining Company L C
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Tilden Mining Company L C
- **Mine:** [2000422](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2000422)
## Narrative

WHILE GRINDING INSIDE 5B FILTER TANK WITH AN ANGLE HEAD GRINDER, EE FELT SOMETHING ENTER HIS RIGHT EYE. HE WAS WEARING CUTTING GOGGLES WITH CLEAR LENSES AS WELL AS HIS SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TI ME. WAS EVALUATED BY A PHYSICIAN AND MEDICATION WAS PRESCRIBED.

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