# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042740033` · 09/13/2004 · Tennessee Asphalt Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 8.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** W T  Ratliff Jr; Donna R  Mc Allister
- **Operator:** Tennessee Asphalt Company
- **Mine:** [4001292](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4001292)
## Narrative

LYING ON HIS BACK PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE SCREENS WHEN A PIECE OF DEBRIS FELL INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

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