# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072490034` · 08/28/2007 · BHP Copper Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** PLANTS,TREES,VEGETATION
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Broken Hill Proprietary Company Ltd
- **Operator:** BHP Copper Inc
- **Mine:** [0201049](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0201049)
## Narrative

EE was transceting (surveying) land on the Tonto National Forest - adjacent to the Pinto Valley Mine. Even though he was wearing protective eyewear, a branch from a mesquite tree scratched his cornea on his left eye. EE was seen by Dr in Globe, AZ. He was given Vigamox drops and was told to see a doctor on Thursday, 8/30/07.

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