# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220220070007` · 01/03/2022 · Tilcon New York, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Groundman, Yardman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ICE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 13.73 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Tilcon New York, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2800024](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800024)
## Narrative

While attempting to remove an ice blockage from a water line the blockage released and struck the associate in the face with water/ice causing a small laceration close to their eye. Out of precaution associate was brought to the ER where they received a prescription for eye drops. No loss of vision or pain. No restrictions.

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