# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220133240018` · 11/11/2013 · Glacial Sand & Gravel Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 11.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Snyder Associated Companies Inc
- **Operator:** Glacial Sand & Gravel Company
- **Mine:** [3603183](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3603183)
## Narrative

Employee was turning a water valve so he could adjust the spray bars on the 2B screen when the valve came apart and dirty water got into his eyes.  The employee went to the emergency department where his eyes were flushed and a prescription was issued for a corneal abrasion.

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