# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220141050006` · 04/11/2014 · Birch River Energy, LLC
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Birch River Energy, LLC
- **Mine:** [4606045](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4606045)
## Narrative

Employee was working on the Gizmo engine in the refuse area. The wind was blowing which caused dirt/dust to enter into his left eye. He was wearing Rx safety glasses. The employee sought medical treatment at SRMC ER for irritation. The eye was irrigated and the employee was given an antibiotic ointment.

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