# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220172780010` · 09/28/2017 · Oldcastle Materials Texas
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Inspector
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** SAND,GRAVEL,SHELL
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Oldcastle Materials Texas
- **Mine:** [4104489](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4104489)
## Narrative

Employee was using a water hose to wash off a slab when water sprayed back into their face. The employee noticed a slight irritation in the right eye shortly after. The condition worsened after they arrived home. The employee reported the incident the following morning. Employee was then taken to an urgent care provider were and was prescribed antibiotic eye drops.  

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