# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220003290021` · 10/26/2000 · Pasminco Zinc Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **Activity:** Handling explosives
- **Injury source:** EXPLOSIVE-DIR REL TO INJR
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 18.51 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pasminco Ltd
- **Operator:** Pasminco Zinc Inc
- **Mine:** [4000864](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4000864)
## Narrative

THIS EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY ANFO AS HE LOADED BLAST HOLES. THE VALVE HE USES WAS ACTIVATED. THE ANFO HIT HIS FACE AND EYE.

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