# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031740032` · 06/10/2003 · Thiele Kaolin Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 39
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Paul R  Kirschling
- **Operator:** Thiele Kaolin Company
- **Mine:** [0900901](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900901)
## Narrative

WHILE WASHING UP FLOOR WITH A 1 1/4"" HOSE (WHICH HAD GOTTEN POLYMER ON IT) THE HOSE SLIPPED OUT OF EMPLOYEES HAND STRIKING HIM IN THE LEFT EYE CAUSING PAIN AND IRRITATION. AFTER SEEING DOCTOR IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A DETACHED RETINA.

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