# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220141900012` · 05/29/2014 · Baxter County Road & Bridge Department
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 13.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Baxter County-AR
- **Operator:** Baxter County Road & Bridge Department
- **Mine:** [0301240](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0301240)
## Narrative

Miner was adjusting the tail pulley and dust fell in his face, when he removed his safety glasses and was wiping the dust off his face some dust got into his eyes.

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