# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013440141` · 11/30/2001 · Martin Marietta Aggregates
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.76 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Martin Marietta Aggregates
- **Mine:** [2300070](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300070)
## Narrative

EE COUPLED AN AIR HOSE FROM THE SERVICE TRUCK INTO THE HAUL TRUCK TO PROVIDE AIR FOR THE STARTER.WHEN HE HAD THE TANK FULL, HE UNCOUPLED THE AIRHOSE AND AIR BLEW DEBRIS INTO HIS EYE.

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