# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220240520011` · 02/17/2024 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [4101241](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4101241)
## Narrative

1st EE & 2nd EE were welding/grinding single sand screw to mend it. 1st EE was under sand screw to weld when 2 EE began grinding causing sparks & debris to fly towards 1st EE. 1st EE removed self until 2nd EE finished. 1st EE was in full PPE; face shield safety glasses gloves hard hat & fall protection. EE reported it on 2/19. Diagnosed with conjunctivitis & prescribed eye drops.

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