# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220253170062` · 10/01/2025 · Tilcon New York Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 3.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Tilcon New York Inc
- **Mine:** [3000083](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3000083)
## Narrative

Associate was removing hydraulic pipe from excavator boom. When fitting was loosened, pressurized hydraulic oil (cold) sprayed EE in the face causing EE's hard hat to be pushed back and EE's safety glasses to come off. Associate flushed eyes with eye wash but was taken to Emergency Room for discomfort as a precautionary measure.

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