# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220110730031` · 03/10/2011 · United Salt Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **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:** 2.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas United Corp
- **Operator:** United Salt Corporation
- **Mine:** [4102478](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4102478)
## Narrative

Operator was wearing safety glasses with side shields but small particles managed to get into his left eye.  No LTI or Restricted duty.  Prescriptions for eye drops only.

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