# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021960062` · 07/04/2002 · Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Rubbed or abraded
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Solvay S A
- **Operator:** Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
- **Mine:** [4801295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801295)
## Narrative

EE GOT DUST IN HIS EYE. HE RUBBED HIS EYE IN AN ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE DUST. AT 3 PM IT WAS STILL BOTHERING HIM SO HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT. HE WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY FOR FEW DAYS TO KEEP HIM OUT OF THE DUST.

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