# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031490045` · 05/22/2003 · Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Progress Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc.
- **Mine:** [4407060](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407060)
## Narrative

EE HAD BEEN BUILDING AND PLASTERING BRATTICES WHEN HE BROKE FOR LUNCH. HE TOOK OFF HIS GLOVES, SLAPPING THEM AGAINST BLOCK. WHILE SLAPPING HIS GLOVES, AN OBJECT STRUCK HIM IN THE EYE.

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