# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220242060055` · 07/15/2024 · R .E. Janes Gravel Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Brian T  Etchison; Ralph E  Janes IV
- **Operator:** R .E. Janes Gravel Company
- **Mine:** [4101111](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101111)
## Narrative

While working under an excavator, dirt fell on EE's head and rolled behind the safety glasses.  After cleaning and rinsing eyes, EE resumed work.  A day later, EE's right eye still felt irritated.

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