# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031820029` · 06/23/2003 · Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** 11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Solvay S A
- **Operator:** Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
- **Mine:** [4801295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801295)
## Narrative

UPON COMPLETION OF THEIR SHIFT, EE COMPLAINED OF PAIN AND DISCOMFORT IN HIS RIGHT EYE. THE EE WASHED HIS EYE AND EXPERIENCED SOME RELIEF. HOWEVER, WHEN THE EE WENT HOME, THE PAIN INCREASED T O THE POINT WHERE HE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION. ALTHOUGH A FOREIGN BODY WAS NOT FOUND, THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF RUST THAT HAD TO BE REMOVED. EE COULD NOT PINPOINT SPECIFIC ACTIVITY.

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