# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220093410002` · 11/19/2009 · Cyprus Tohono Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** LIQUIDS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Cyprus Tohono Corp
- **Mine:** [0202579](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0202579)
## Narrative

Employee was reposistioning the flyght pump, when he grabbed the discharge hose to set the pump verticle, hose came loose and employee was sprayed in the chest and face.

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