# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220080280006` · 01/16/2008 · Graymont (WI) LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 1.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Graymont Ltd
- **Operator:** Graymont (WI) LLC
- **Mine:** [4700587](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4700587)
## Narrative

While working to unplug the #5 dust collector hopper, material broke loose from the upper section of the hopper and leaked out the access door, causing material to get into the employees eyes and mouth.  Material irritated the lining of the employees mouth and eyes.

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