# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010920087` · 03/20/2001 · Glamis Rand Mining Co
## 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:** LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.86 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Glamis Gold Ltd
- **Operator:** Glamis Rand Mining Co
- **Mine:** [0404752](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404752)
## Narrative

EE WAS WASHING THE HAUL TRUCK TIRE RIM WHEN DIRT OR OTHER FOREIGN SUBSTANCES WENT INTO HIS LEFT EYE. ALTHROUGH THE OBJECTS WAS NOT EMBEDDED THIS IS REPORTABLE BECAUSE THE DR GAVE EE RX EYE OIN TMENT TO PREVENT INFECTION.

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