# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072280019` · 08/06/2007 · Molycorp Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Apprentice, Trainee
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **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:** 1.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chevron Corporation
- **Operator:** Molycorp Inc
- **Mine:** [2901267](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2901267)
## Narrative

The employee stated that a small particle entered his right eye when he took off his glasses to clean them. He believes the particle came off of his glove. The particle was removed by a doctor and he was given an antibiotic to prevent infection. Upon return, the employee continued his normal work.

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