# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023250030` · 11/11/2002 · Unimin Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Unimin Corporation
- **Mine:** [3102119](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3102119)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS SWEEPING SHOP FLOOR WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING IN HIS LEFT EYE. EMPLOYEE WASHED OUT HIS EYES, BUT THE EYE STARTED HURTING AND ON 11/13/02 HE REPORTED IT.

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