# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220061870036` · 06/20/2006 · Ryczek Stone Quarry
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Forklift operator
- **Activity:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Raymond C  Ryczek; Thomas A  Ryczek
- **Operator:** Ryczek Stone Quarry
- **Mine:** [1800754](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800754)
## Narrative

While selecting stone suitable for flag (1/2"" to 2 1/2"" thick), employee encountered a stone which was too big on one end (2 1/2' x 1 1/2' - 2"" on one end & 4"" on the other end). He dropped it on a stone ledge to break larger end off. This caused 1 of several fist size pieces to fly up & hit him in the eye, knocking his safety glasses off.

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