# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220122220031` · 08/04/2012 · GCC Rio Grande Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** GCC SAB de CV
- **Operator:** GCC Rio Grande Inc
- **Mine:** [0504822](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504822)
## Narrative

Employees were investigating a possible material plug.  One employee opened a port when material shot out and hit him  The other employee was standing a couple feet behind and was hit with dusty material.

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