# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220122350009` · 08/21/2012 · Quikrete Companys Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 0.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Quikrete Holdings Inc.
- **Operator:** Quikrete Companys Inc
- **Mine:** [2301597](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2301597)
## Narrative

A bag of portland cement was travel up an incline belt on its side. Miner pushed bag with broom handle to position bag. Broom handle pierced bag and portland cement went around safety glasses and got in employee's right eye. Cornea of right eye is scratched.

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