# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220091910019` · 06/29/2009 · Cemex de Puerto Rico
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex de Puerto Rico
- **Mine:** [5400001](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5400001)
## Narrative

Estaba destapando una valvula en el fondo de un silo cuado de repente le cae material en el ojo.  (EE was uncovering a valve in the silo when suddenly material fell in his eye.)

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