# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002060097` · 07/14/2000 · Farrell-Cooper Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William J  Cooper
- **Operator:** Farrell-Cooper Mining Company
- **Mine:** [3401728](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3401728)
## Narrative

WHILE WIPING SWEAT FROM HIS FOREHEAD WITH A RAG, A PIECE OF METAL SHAVING STUCK IN THE RAG SCRATCHED HIS EYE.

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