# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040960029` · 03/30/2004 · Asarco LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling 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:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 16.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Grupo Mexico S A B de C V
- **Operator:** Asarco LLC
- **Mine:** [0200826](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200826)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE REPORTED HE WAS HOOKING UP THE TURNING CABLE FOR 6A BALL MILL. HOOK CONTACTED EDGE OF CYCLONE STAND CAUSING DUST TO FALL INTO HIS LEFT EYE. IMBEDDED FOREIGN BODY WAS REMOVED THE NEXT DAY FROM HIS LEFT EYE WHEN HE SAW THE DOCTOR FOR THE FIRST TIME.

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