# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220163550008` · 12/12/2016 · METROPLEX SAND & GRAVEL. LTD
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Groundman, Yardman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Tarrant Acquisition Ltd
- **Operator:** METROPLEX SAND & GRAVEL. LTD
- **Mine:** [4105152](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4105152)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING AREA UNDER CRUSHER FLOOR WITH A WATER PRESSURE HOSE THE WATER HIT AN OBSTACLE AND BOUNCED BACK TO HIT EMPLOYEE'S FACE ON THE LEFT EYE.

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