# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002560041` · 08/29/2000 · Stillwater Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Mucking machine operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 12.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401490](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401490)
## Narrative

WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, A FOREIGN OBJECT BLEW INTO HIS EYE. EMPLOYEE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL CARE UNTIL 8-30-00 WHICHMADE INJURY REPORTABLE AT THAT TIME.

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