# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022730144` · 09/27/2002 · —
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 22.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** —
- **Operator:** —
- **Mine:** [4103660](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103660)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING ON THE STEERING PUMP OF A WATER TRUCK IN THE MAIN SHOP. AFTER BREAK HE FELT SOMETHING IN HIS LT. EYE. HIS EYE CONTINUED TO IRRITATE HIM THAT NIGHT INTO THE NEXT MORNING. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE THE DR. DIAGNOSED A SCRATCHED EYE BALL. A PRESCRIPTION WAS ISSUED FOR ANTIBIOTIC EYE DROPS.

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