# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220080240002` · 01/22/2008 · Tilden Mining Company L C
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 33.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Tilden Mining Company L C
- **Mine:** [2000422](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000422)
## Narrative

Employee was repairing stripper rods when he felt an irritation in his eye.   He was evaluated by a physician and eye medication was prescribed.

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