# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033490076` · 11/29/2003 · Preston & Preston Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John E  Preston
- **Operator:** Preston & Preston Inc
- **Mine:** [3608913](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608913)
## Narrative

WHILE PUTTING PLASTIC UP (TO FORM A BUILDING AS PROTECTION FROM THE WIND), THE BOARD (SLABWOOD) USED TO ANCHOR THE PLASTIC TO THE BUILDING BROKE STRIKING HIS RIGHT EYE.

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