# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220121090019` · 04/07/2012 · Chevron Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **Activity:** Idle
- **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:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chevron Corporation
- **Operator:** Chevron Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [2901267](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2901267)
## Narrative

Miner was cutting split-set bolts using a reciprocating saw, wearing goggles - got metal particles around the eyebrows. Washing face at end of shift a metal particle transferred from eyebrows into left eye but he noticed no discomfort. The next morning he thought he had an eye infection, called in sick and sought treatment where metal particle was found.

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