# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021160005` · 04/09/2002 · Addington Mining, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 40
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Addington Mining, Inc
- **Mine:** [1518025](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518025)
## Narrative

MECHANIC HAD COMPLETED JOB ON HAUL TRUCK AND WASPICKING UP TOOLS. WHILE FOLLOWING UP ON REPAIR, METAL FLEW INTO HIS EYE.

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