# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220060170122` · 01/05/2006 · Bull Mountain Coal Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **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:** 1.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Bull Mountain Coal Properties Inc
- **Operator:** Bull Mountain Coal Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [2401950](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401950)
## Narrative

Employee was putting magnetite into the heavy media washer. While lifting a bag of magnetite, the top of the bag ripped open releasing powder into the air. Powder got into his eye. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and was released for work the next day. Employee was wearing safety glasses.

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