# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020350116` · 10/31/2001 · Reed Minerals
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Harsco Corp
- **Operator:** Reed Minerals
- **Mine:** [0405356](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0405356)
## Narrative

EE WAS REMOVING A SPROCKET FROM THE MOTOR SHAFT OF THE DYNA-TEC CONVEYOR. EE WAS UNDER THE SPROCKET AND WAS WEARING HIS SAFETY GLASSES, WHEN SOMETHING GOT INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

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