# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020920035` · 03/26/2002 · Ark River Sand Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.05 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** H T  Ritchie
- **Operator:** Ark River Sand Inc
- **Mine:** [1400522](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1400522)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS INSIDE SHAKER DECK CHANGING SCREENSWHEN SOMETHING GOT IN HIS EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES, BUT HAVING TO LIE ON HIS BACK LOOKING UP, WITH HEAD TILTED UP, APPARENTLY LET SMALL PIECE OF RUST OR SAND GET IN AROUND EDGE OF SAFETY GLASSES.

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