# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220063170003` · 11/01/2006 · James Hamilton Construction Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Charles E  Hamilton; Carroll  Hamilton
- **Operator:** James Hamilton Construction Company
- **Mine:** [2901968](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2901968)
## Narrative

Employee was shoveling around the AC screen deck in very windy and dusty conditions and something blew into his left eye.  He did not seek medical attention until 11/3/06.

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