# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002230007` · 07/28/2000 · Holnam Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying 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:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holnam Inc
- **Mine:** [2300053](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2300053)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING BENEATH W-20 LOADER REMOVING THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION BOLTS. ANOTHER EE WAS RUNNING AN AIR IMPACT WRENCH ABOVE H8IM, WHICH STIRRED UP DUST AND DIRT. WHEN HE TURNED HIS HEAD, A FOREIGN OBJECT GOT INTO HIS LEFT EYE AND UNDERTHE UPPER EYE LID. PHYSICIAN REMOVED FOREIGN BODY AND PRESCRIBED EYE DROPS.

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