# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220053040090` · 10/21/2005 · Mesa Materials Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
- **Activity:** Office and lab work, Clerical
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Edward C  Levy Jr
- **Operator:** Mesa Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [0201941](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0201941)
## Narrative

Quality control employee emptying sieve screens and a small particle of rock or dust bounced into his eye under his safety glasses.

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