# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220050390005` · 02/03/2005 · River Products Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 4.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas R  Scott
- **Operator:** River Products Company Inc
- **Mine:** [1300193](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1300193)
## Narrative

While doing maintenance on Dryer Plant auger was using an air hose to clear the auger shaft of material.  Blowback from the auger caused material to be blown into the eyes of the employee.  The primary injury was to the Right Eye, caustic material in the dust caused eye irratation.  Safety glasses were being worn at the time of the injury.

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