# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220013250007` · 11/15/2001 · Stillwater Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Blow gun, Airlance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.34 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401490](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2401490)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS BLOWING DOWN THE TRACK TO DO REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE. THE TIP OF THE BLOW PIPE CAME TO CLOSE TO A TIE, CAUSING MATERIAL TO COMEBACK AT THE EMPLOYEE. SOME MATERIAL WENT UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES.

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