# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220110350046` · 01/25/2011 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sherwin Alumina LLC
- **Operator:** Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4100906](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100906)
## Narrative

In R-33 #3 washer, an ee was washing down mud. A 1"" OD hose ruptured and pressure knocked off his face shield, hard hart and another ee was pushed into the right side of his Uvex goggies. He was guided out of the #3 washer and his eyes were flushed. He was taken to an on site medical and a nearby hospital for flushing. He returned to work and is following up with a physician daily.

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