# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220080630002` · 02/25/2008 · Nyrstar Tennessee Mines Strawberry Plains LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Tennessee Zinc Company LLC
- **Operator:** Nyrstar Tennessee Mines Strawberry Plains LLC
- **Mine:** [4001981](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4001981)
## Narrative

EE was replacing belt clips on discharge conveyor, when dried mud fell onto his face.  When EE tried to wipe the material off of his face, a small piece fell behind his safety glasses and into his eye.  Debris was removed and an antibiotic ointment given.

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