# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220182830019` · 07/31/2018 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
- **Mine:** [1200066](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200066)
## Narrative

Supervisor observing the cleaning operation of an air compressor radiator when dust got behind EE's safety glasses and in the right eye. Eye was flushed out and EE was sent to clinic for evaluation. Given a prescription for Ethromycin ointment as a precaution. Return to work with no restrictions. Medical treatment only.

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