# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001780022` · 06/12/2000 · Graymont Western Lime Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 1.09 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Michael  Nast
- **Operator:** Graymont Western Lime Inc.
- **Mine:** [4700222](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4700222)
## Narrative

WHILE TWO EES WERE TAKING OFF THE COVER OF THE TUBEMILL, EE COMPLETED TAKING THE COVER OFF WHEN THE PRESSURE FROM INSIDE THE TUBEMILL BLEW LIME DUST INTO EE'S LEFT EYE. EE FLUSHED OUT HIS EYE THROUGHLY AND APPLIED HIS OWN EYE DROPS. HE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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