# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040890037` · 03/17/2004 · CalPortland
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Taiheiyo Cement Corp
- **Operator:** CalPortland
- **Mine:** [0400037](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400037)
## Narrative

Ee was changing the linkage on a beck drive when dust flushed into his face and eyes.

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