# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013650024` · 12/07/2001 · Superior Ready Mix Concrete L P
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J Brouwer Investments Inc
- **Operator:** Superior Ready Mix Concrete L P
- **Mine:** [0400089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400089)
## Narrative

OPERATOR HAS A BUNGY CORD ATTACHED TO CB RADIO MIKE TO KEEP IT FROM SWINGING INSIDE CAB OF LOADER. WHEN HE PULLED THE CORD TO TALK IT CAME LOOSE AND STRUCK HIM IN THE FACE BREAKING HIS GLASSES AND GETTING GLASS IN HIS EYE.

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