# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040750042` · 03/09/2004 · Buzzi Unicem USA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by rolling or sliding 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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [3401289](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3401289)
## Narrative

EE HAD BEEN CUTTING, & HAD HIS FACE SHIELD ON, & HE WAS FINISHED FOR A MINUTE, SO HE PUT THE SHIELD UP IN THE STORED POSITION. WHILE IN THAT POSITION, DUST SETTLED ON IT, THEN HE LOOKED UP AT HIS FELLOW WORKERS, & THE DUST SLID OFF OF HIS SHIELD & BEHIND HIS SAFETY GLASSES DIRECTLY INTO BOTH EYES. EE STATED HIS EYES BURNED.

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