# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010220050` · 01/12/2001 · U S Borax Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** U S Borax Inc
- **Mine:** [0400743](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400743)
## Narrative

THE EE STATES SHE WAS ADDING OIL TO THE HYDRAULIC TANK. WHEN SHE REMOVED THE QUICK DISCONNECT FROM THE TANK, THE CHECK VALVE STUCK OPEN ON THE TANK CAUSING HER TO BE SPRAYED IN THE FACE WITH H YDRAULIC OIL. THIS RESULTED IN MINOR ABRASIONS TO THE CORNEA. SHE RECEIVED MORE THAN ONE TIME USE PRESCRIPTION EYE MEDICATION.

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