# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013310011` · 11/08/2001 · Rockspring Development Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Rubbed or abraded
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 1.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Rockspring Development Inc
- **Mine:** [4608030](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608030)
## Narrative

CUTTING METAL WITH TORCH ABOUT 20 MINUTES LATER HE RUBBED HIS EYE AND STILL HAD HIS GLOVES ON. EYE STARTED BURNING AND IT SWELLED. APPEARS WHEN HE RUBBED HIS EYES SOMETHING OFF OF THE GLOVE GO T IN HIS EYE.

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