# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011630018` · 05/29/2001 · Lafarge Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **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:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 25.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Corp
- **Mine:** [4500805](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4500805)
## Narrative

EE WAS MOVING A PIPE HANGER IN THE COMPRESSOR ROOM. WHILE MOVING THE PIPE HANGER DUST BECAME AIRBORE AND A PARTICLE ENTERED HIS RIGHT EYE. THE EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.

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