# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220120720020` · 03/03/2012 · Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kinross Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [5001616](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001616)
## Narrative

While clearing poured slag from a table, a piece cracked as it cooled, throwing a small piece at the employee.  The piece passed under the employee's safety glasses, striking him in the right eye.  The employee received a corneal abrasion to the right eye.

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