# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012880130` · 10/07/2001 · Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **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:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eagle-Picher Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc
- **Mine:** [2600677](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600677)
## Narrative

WHILE PACKING FLOOR DRY (DIATOMACEOUS EARTH), REMOVED BAG FROM PACKER AND SOME FLOOR DRY BLEW UNDER MY GLASSES (SAFETY) AND GOT INTO MY RIGHT EYE. USED EYE WASH FOR APPROX 20 MINUTES. THEN ANO THER 20 MINUTES WITH SUPERVISORS ASSISTANCE. DECIDED TO GO TO HOSPITAL DUE TO IRRITATION. **PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE/ANTIBIOTIC GIVEN**MEDICAL TREATMENT ONLY**NO LOST TIME**NO RESTRICTED DUTY**

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