# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220091170014` · 04/21/2009 · United Taconite 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:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 33.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland Cliffs Inc; Laiwu Steel
- **Operator:** United Taconite LLC
- **Mine:** [2103403](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2103403)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE HAD JUST FINISHED UP GRINDING ON A LOADER BUCKET. HE WAS CLEANING UP THE SURFACE FOR THE ADAPTER TO BE INSTALLED. WHEN HE FLIPPED UP HIS FACE SHIELD DUST ENTERED HIS RIGHT EYE. THE DUST HAD COLLECTED ON THE BRIM OF HIS FACE SHIELD WHILE GRINDING. WHEN THE SHIELD WAS FLIPPED UP THE DUST WENT BETWEEN HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND HIS EYE BROW AND GOT INTO HIS EYE.

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