# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220182560024` · 09/07/2018 ·  MLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.98 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Margaret J  Heckman
- **Operator:**  MLC
- **Mine:** [2300542](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300542)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE SECURING A PIPE THE EMPLOYEE LOOKED UP AND SOMETHING FELL INTO EMPLOYEE'S EYE. EMPLOYEE WAS TREATED AT A LOCAL EMERGENCY ROOM AS WELL AS A LOCAL EYE DOCTOR AND PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION WAS USED IN EYE. 

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