# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220151560004` · 06/01/2015 · 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:** Outside foreman, Leadman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Emerald Processing, LLC.
- **Mine:** [4609258](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609258)
## Narrative

The employee stated that he and another employee were in the process of loading a scoop with rock dust and during the process the employee got rock dust into his eye.  The employee later sought medical attention and was prescribed prescription eye drops.

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