# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051990084` · 07/07/2005 · Unimin Specialty Minerals Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Rubbed or abraded
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Unimin Specialty Minerals Inc
- **Mine:** [1101981](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1101981)
## Narrative

Ee was working below a mechanic that was working above him on a ladder and had dust fall behind his safety glasses from above entering his left eye. First aid eye wash was used but failed to remove all of the dust. EE caused eye irritation as he rubbed his eye. His eye became infection requiring antibiotic and ee was placed on restricted duty to avoid dusty condition.

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