# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220123610028` · 12/18/2012 · Granite Rock Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 17.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas H  Squeri
- **Operator:** Granite Rock Co
- **Mine:** [0400119](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400119)
## Narrative

Employee reported he was working under gear box when dirt fell into left eye.  He was wearing safety glasses.  Dirt entered in gap between safety glasses and face.  He flushed eye with water about 20 minutes later.  Eye became irritated over the next two days.  Employee reported eye irritation at start of shift to supervisor on 12/20/2012.  Corneal abrasion to left eye.

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