# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002060172` · 07/10/2000 · Iluka Resources Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iluka Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Iluka Resources Inc.
- **Mine:** [0800477](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0800477)
## Narrative

EE WORKING UNDER DREDGE LADDER TO REMOVE SUCTION LINE, EE REMOVES SAFETY GLASSES WHILE THEY WERE OFF, A PIECE OF WOOD FROM A ROOT STRUCK HIM IN HIS LEFT EYE. EE RECEIVED MEDICAL TREATMENT AND RETURNED TO WORK.

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