# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012360071` · 08/16/2001 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Stone finishing and sizing personnel, Stone/Rock cut/Polish/Saw operator, Splitter, Cutter, Trimmer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 4.98 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Oglebay Norton Company
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime and Stone
- **Mine:** [4002545](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4002545)
## Narrative

EE WAS ON A TANKER GETTING READY TO LOAD IT WHENHE REACHED FOR THE CONTROL. DUST FELL OFF THE SPOUT AND INTO HIS EYE. THE EYE WAS FLUSHED OUT WITH EYE WASH. HE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. HIS EYE WAS BURNED.

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