# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220233180013` · 11/03/2023 · Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** APPAREL,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** ACG Holdco LLC
- **Operator:** Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3608550](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608550)
## Narrative

While adjusting the arm of a new pair of safety glasses, the glasses slipped beneath the Miner's thumb while applying down pressure causing the opposing hand to swing up and towards the Miner's face while holding the glasses.  The arm of the glasses struck the Miner's left eye causing a tear.

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