# OTHER
> MSHA accident `220030130064` · 01/08/2003 · Specialty Minerals Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** OTHER
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Enter/work in bins, Silos
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 13.9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Minerals Technologies Inc
- **Operator:** Specialty Minerals Inc
- **Mine:** [1900035](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1900035)
## Narrative

EE WAS OBSERVING REMOVAL OF ICE HANGING FROM A ROOF AND FELT DUST BLOW INTO HIS EYE. HE WAS UNABLE TO FLUSH THE PARTICLE OUT OF HIS EYE AND WAS REFERRED TO AN OPTOMOLOGIST. DR FLUSHED THE EYE OUT. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS.

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