# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030840020` · 03/18/2003 · Ash Grove Cement Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Shopman repair cars, Mechanic
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5.76 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Operator:** Ash Grove Cement Co
- **Mine:** [3502970](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3502970)
## Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING A DISTRIBUTION BAND AT THE TOP OF A CEMENT COOLER. EE BRUSHED THE BOTTOM OF A CATWALK BEAM WITH HIS HARD HAT DISLODGING ACCUMULATED DUST WHICH ENTERED HIS RIGHT EYE. EE TAKEN TO PHYSICIAN TO HAVE MATERIAL RINSED FROM EYE. PHYSICIAN PRESCRIBED EYEDROPS.

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