# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001610008` · 06/05/2000 · The Sand Trap, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.05 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John  Schardein
- **Operator:** The Sand Trap, Inc
- **Mine:** [1200676](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200676)
## Narrative

EE WAS STARTING TO LOAD A STRUCK WITH DRY SAND. WHEN HE REACHED UP AND PULLED THE LEVER TO RELEASE THE SAND RUST FROM THE LEVER FELL INTO HIS EYE. EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME.

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