# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220132520014` · 08/28/2013 · Alpha Coal West, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Unknown
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Alpha Coal West, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4800732](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800732)
## Narrative

A Welder complained of eye irritation on 8/29/13.  An eye doctor found a small piece of debris in the eye and prescribed antibiotic drops.  It is believed the debris entered the eye sometime the previous shift.  The cause is not known as the Welder wore all required PPE during welding/grinding activities.

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