# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031750044` · 06/17/2003 · Black Hawk Mining
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** White Mountain Mining Co., LLC
- **Operator:** Black Hawk Mining
- **Mine:** [4607191](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607191)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE PICKED UP A CAN OF OIL WHEN HE KNOCKED OVER A FIRE EXTINGUISHER, THE EXTINGUISHER ACTIVATED & SPRAYED INTO EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT EYE.

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