# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013480019` · 12/03/2001 · Tilden Mining Company L C
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MINERAL ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Tilden Mining Company L C
- **Mine:** [2000422](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000422)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING AT HIS WORK BENCH AND FELT HIS EYE WAS ITCHY. HE HAD HIS EYE FLUSHED OUT AND CONTINUED TO FELL IRRITATED. HE WAS EVALUATED BY A PHYSICIAN ON 12-4-01 AND MEDICATION FOR HIS EYE W AS PRESCRIBED AND USED.

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