# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220043060064` · 10/20/2004 · T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas J  Smith
- **Operator:** T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3609075](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609075)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING OUT MINER BITS WHEN A SPRING CLIP THAT ATTACHES THE BIT TO THE BLOCK SPRANG BACK, STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE IN LEFT EYE. EE WENT TO THE HOSPITAL & WAS TREATED FOR A CORNEA ABRASION THUS MAKING THIS A MEDICAL.

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