# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220121630035` · 06/06/2012 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **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:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2602246](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602246)
## Narrative

Ee was working and dust and water was blown into his face.  Foreign body in left eye.  Seen at ER, referred to ophthalmologist, put off work for one shift.  Returned to work full duty 06/11/12.

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