# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023050031` · 10/11/2002 · Martin Marietta Aggregates
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 0.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Martin Marietta Aggregates
- **Mine:** [0900074](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900074)
## Narrative

EE WAS ERECTING CONVEYORS 125-126 NEAR EXISTING SECONDARY PLANT IN ON ERATION. WHILE WORKING SAND & DEBRIS WAS BLOWING, AND GOT IN HIS RIGHT EYE

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