# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220131990008` · 07/08/2013 · Bonanza Explorations, 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:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 1.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** American Bonanza Gold Corporation
- **Operator:** Bonanza Explorations, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0203000](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0203000)
## Narrative

Miner was mucking out a heading with a LHD when a rock hit the hand held fire extinguisher mounted on the outside of the cab.  The fire extinguisher activated and the powder went into the miners face getting into his eyes. The miner was wearing his safety glasses.

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