# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220010640136` · 01/16/2001 · Lehigh Portland Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **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:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Lehigh Portland Cement Company
- **Mine:** [1800017](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800017)
## Narrative

WHILE SWEEPING AN AREA, INJURED EMPLOYEE INADVERTANTLY STRUCK A LIGHT FIXTURE ON THE WALL NEARBY. DUST FELL OFF THE LIGHT FIXTURE AND ENTERED HER EYES, DESPITE HER USE OF SAFETY GLASSES. SHE WAS SEEN BY A PHYSICIAN THAT DAY, BUT DEVELOPED A MILD INFECTION THE FOLLOWING DAY.

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