# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220132320037` · 08/16/2013 · Peabody Twentymile Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 17.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Twentymile Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [0503836](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503836)
## Narrative

IE was washing down and noticed a leak coming from a pipe.  While placing a magnet over the leak, material shot out striking him in the face.  IE received first aid treatment but went home and his condition worsened. Went to the ER and was diagnosed with a corneal abrasion.  He went to ophthalmologist the next day, was given prescription eye drops and patched his eye.

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