# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010220093` · 01/14/2001 · Tilden Mining Company L C
## 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:** 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:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Tilden Mining Company L C
- **Mine:** [2000422](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000422)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LAYING OUT SHEETS OF PLYWOOD ON THE FLOOR. DURING THIS WORK, HE FELT SOMETHING IN HIS LEFT EYE. THE NEXT DAY HE COULD STILL FEEL AN IRRITATION IN HIS EYE. HE WENT TO THE E.R. AND EYE MEDICATION WAS PRESCRIBED.

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