# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011620098` · 05/22/2001 · Tilcon Connecticut Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Tilcon Connecticut Inc
- **Mine:** [0600012](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0600012)
## Narrative

WHILE REMOVING WATER PUMP FROM TRUCK, A SMALL PIECE OF RUST FELL INTO EE'S EYE. EE GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION AT CLINIC.

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