# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220233190006` · 11/11/2023 · Teck Alaska Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Teck Resources Limited
- **Operator:** Teck Alaska Inc
- **Mine:** [5001545](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/5001545)
## Narrative

Worker was taking apart a poly spray gun over a bucket to contain product that might leak out. The worker isolated the valves to the Polyshield A and B components and proceeded to disconnect the spray gun. As the worker removed the spray gun, product splashed up from the bucket, into the workers eye. Worker's PAPR was in the up position. Product splashed under their safety glasses.

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