# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220090580026` · 01/23/2009 · Climax Molybdenum Company
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** SAND,GRAVEL,SHELL
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Climax Molybdenum Company
- **Mine:** [0500790](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0500790)
## Narrative

Employee was removing goggles, which had wet, sandy material on them.  A small amount of material fell into employee's eye.  On-site medics rinsed eye, but irritation persisted.  Off-site physician diagnosed a scratched cornea and gave a prescription for eye medication.

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