# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220142340003` · 08/18/2014 · Emerald Processing, LLC.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Scoop car/Scooptram operator, Load/Haul/Dump (LHD) operator, Teletram operator
- **Activity:** Ventilation maintenance
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Emerald Processing, LLC.
- **Mine:** [4608759](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608759)
## Narrative

The employee stated that while plastering a stopping a piece of plaster fell onto his glasses and contacted his left eye causing irritation. He sought medical attention and was given prescription medication for the eye. This is being reported as medical treatment injury.

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