# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220000880025` · 03/24/2000 · —
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 20.36 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** —
- **Operator:** —
- **Mine:** [4102776](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4102776)
## Narrative

THE INJURED WAS WELDING A COAL BREAKING PLOW TO THE SCREEN INSIDE THE ROTARY BREAKER. HIS SAFETY GLASSES FOGGED UP AND HE REMOVED THEM. WHILE CHIPPING A WELD WITH HIS WELDING HOOD UP, A PIECE OF SLAG WENT INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

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