# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220111710005` · 06/08/2011 · Greer Industries Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **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:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 2.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Greer Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Greer Industries Inc
- **Mine:** [4600015](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4600015)
## Narrative

While attempting to open a plugged air line by taking a quick connect fitting off the pressure on the air line pushed dust into the operator's eye.

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