# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220262740014` · 09/29/2026 · Specialty Granules LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **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:** 3.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Specialty Granules LLC
- **Operator:** Specialty Granules LLC
- **Mine:** [4700148](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4700148)
## Narrative

Employee was grinding on a cracked I-beam to prep for welding.  EE was wearing a welding hood/face shield and safety glasses.  Some grinding dust breached EE's PPE.  EE used the available eye wash.  A few hours later while at home EE was experiencing eye pain and went to the ER for evaluation.  Was given Erythromycin Ointment and referred to a Eye Doctor for debridement.

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