# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220110210057` · 01/18/2011 · Mammoth Coal Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Mammoth Coal Co
- **Mine:** [4609148](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609148)
## Narrative

Employee was outby section getting a load of cement blocks to construct a stopping. He turned his head (seam height 53 inches and employee 6 ft 2 inches) and struck a fly pad board that was sticking down slightly. Material from board and roof fell behind safety glasses into his eye. He was given prescription eye drops and released to return to work at full duty.

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