# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011620116` · 05/31/2001 · BASF Catalysts LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 21.55 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Engelhard Corp
- **Operator:** BASF Catalysts LLC
- **Mine:** [0800115](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800115)
## Narrative

THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS EXAMINING THE WORK AREA WHERE A DUST LEAK HAD BEEN REPORTED. HE SPOTTEDWHAT APPEARED TO BE A HOLE IN A CHECK VALVE ON THE PIPE OF THE PNEUMATIC TRANSFER SYSTEM. AS HE EXAMINED IT CLOSER, THE LINE PRESSURED UP AND BLEW DUST INTO HIS EYES. PRESCRIPTION DROPS WERE PRESCRIBED FOR IRRITATION TO HIS EYES.

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