# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220011280006` · 04/26/2001 · 3M Company
## 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:** 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:** 16.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
- **Operator:** 3M Company
- **Mine:** [4700119](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4700119)
## Narrative

WHILE TAKING A SHOWER EMPLOYEE PUSHED A SMALL PIECE OF METAL INTO HIS RIGHT EYE. EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING FOR ABOUT THREE HOURS PRIOR TO TAKING HIS SHOWER.ON 4/27/01 HE HAD THE METAL TAKEN OUT BY AN OPTOMETRIST, EYE DROPS WERE PRESCRIBED.

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