# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011410048` · 05/15/2001 · Thompson Creek Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Steven  Mooney
- **Operator:** Thompson Creek Mining Company
- **Mine:** [1000531](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1000531)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS DUMPING A FILTER PRESS WHEN SMALL PIECE ON CONCENTRATE FLIPPED OVER THE BRIM OF HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND INTO THE EYE.

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