# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042260038` · 08/06/2004 · L.G. Everist, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** L G Everist Inc
- **Operator:** L.G. Everist, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0503707](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503707)
## Narrative

Employee allegedly was changing screen at the wash plant and a piece of rust fell into his eye. He did not go to a doctor until 8-8-04.

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