# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220002690051` · 08/17/2000 · Zca Mines Inc
## 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:** 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:** 2.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horsehead Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Zca Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [3001185](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3001185)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS USING A HAND GRINDER TO GRIND METAL OFF OF A SCALER MACHINE. A METAL SLIVER BECAME IMBEDDED IN HIS EYE WHEN IT FLEW BACK TOWARD HIM. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME AND A FACE SHIELD. HE FLIPPED HIS SHIELD TO EXAMINE HIS WORK, BUT DID NOT PUT IT BACK DOWN WHEN HE STARTED GRINDING AGAIN.

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