# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030620047` · 02/04/2003 · Port Orchard Sand & Gravel Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 2.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Walt  Miles
- **Operator:** Port Orchard Sand & Gravel Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4503344](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4503344)
## Narrative

WORKING UNDER A LOADER WHEN SOME DEBRIE FELL IN HIS RIGHT EYE. HE WAS DOING REPAIRS TO THE LOADER AND WAS REACHING FOR 2 BOLTS WHEN THE DEBRIE FELL IN HIS EYES.

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