# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220050940020` · 03/24/2005 · Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **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:** 18
- **Mine experience:** 0.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alleghany Corp
- **Operator:** Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0402848](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0402848)
## Narrative

EE was packing product at the 10# packing station. When She pulled a full bag of product off, the packer blew out some air and product and She sustained a foreign body in the right eye.

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