# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220240920014` · 03/20/2024 · Hibbing Taconite Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 12.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland Cliffs Inc; US Steel
- **Operator:** Hibbing Taconite Company
- **Mine:** [2101600](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2101600)
## Narrative

EE on L2 Roll Conveyor was installing new outlets. EE reported they had looked up & dust fell on face, hardhat, in eye. Later that night, EE experienced left eye irritation. Removed contacts out & flushed eye.  Reported incident to supervisor on 3/21/24. Evaluated 3/21/24 & issued antibiotic drops.

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