# FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051120037` · 04/18/2005 · BASF Catalysts LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Engelhard Corp
- **Operator:** BASF Catalysts LLC
- **Mine:** [0800115](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800115)
## Narrative

Employee was welding, opened hood to inspect work. He had safety glasses on. Dust dropped down into his face from unknown source. He tried to clear dust from his eyes so he could see, was unable to clear vision completely. He made it to eye wash station, flushed eyes. Eyes still irritated and at that time he sought medical attention.

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