# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220090210022` · 01/14/2009 · Holcim (US) Incorporated
## 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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 17.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holcim (US) Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2000022](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2000022)
## Narrative

Employee was using a hand held grinder to cut off a 2"" nut from a bolt when a piece of metal struck the employee's eye. He was wearing safety glasses and face shield. First aid eyewash was given at the plant. When eye did not get better, he was taken to local clinic to remove foreign body from under eyelid.

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