# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220050450074` · 02/10/2005 · Buzzi Unicem USA
## 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:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 33.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [1400162](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1400162)
## Narrative

Employee was working in maintenance shop area. He was removing something from a top shelf as he pulled item off shelf dirt fell into eyes.  Employee reported accident sought medical attention the same day. He was wearing protective eye gear, washed eye out at eye washing station immediately following occurrence.

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