# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220082400006` · 08/16/2008 · O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 9.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company
- **Mine:** [2000062](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000062)
## Narrative

The repairman was working on L-8 spray bar pan and installing a rubber splash guard. He saw a doctor who removed a foreign piece of material from his eye. On 08/21/08, he developed a rust ring in his eye and returned to the doctor for treatment. The doctor also gave him a prescription eye medication.

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