# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220261490006` · 05/21/2026 · Midwest Concrete Materials
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Welder (non-shop)
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Christopher J  Eichman
- **Operator:** Midwest Concrete Materials
- **Mine:** [1401263](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1401263)
## Narrative

On Friday, 22 May 2026, welder reported to work with a swollen right eye. EE was conducting welding repairs on site the day before and felt pain in EE's right eye the following morning. Human Resources approved medical attention, and a piece of metal was removed from EE's right eye at a local vision center on Friday afternoon.

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