# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011980002` · 07/13/2001 · Argos Puerto Rico Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Argos Puerto Rico Corp
- **Mine:** [5400120](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5400120)
## Narrative

EE WAS CUTTING PORTION OF THE COAL CONVEYOR BELTFOR REPLACEMENT. WHILE TEARING OUT THE DAMAGED BELT AN AMOUNT OF COAL DUST COVERED HIS FACE. HE REMOVED THE DUST FROM HIS FACE, CLEANED HIS SAFE TY GLASSES & CONTINUED WORKING UNTIL THE END OF HIS SHIFT. NEXT DAY HE CAME TO WORK COMPLAINING THAT HIS EYES WERE SWOLLEN, RED & HAD SOME VISION DIFFICULTY.

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