# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022380049` · 08/01/2002 · Cemex 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:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 11.88 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex Inc
- **Mine:** [4100060](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4100060)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING ON #1 COAL MILL & GOT FOREIGN OBJECT IN HIS EYE. HE THOUGHT HE WAS ABLE TO RINSE THE OBJECT OUT, BUT A FEW DAYS LATER HIS EYE STILL HURT. HE WAS SENT TO THE EYE DOCTOR WHO REMOV ED THE FOREIGN OBJECT THAT WAS EMBEDDED.

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