# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033430012` · 11/18/2003 · Asarco LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 8.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Grupo Mexico S A B de C V
- **Operator:** Asarco LLC
- **Mine:** [0200150](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0200150)
## Narrative

EE HAD BEEN CUTTING A SUSPENSION PIT. WAS WEARING SHIELD, DEBRIS BUILD UP ON TOP OF HAT, WHEN HE LIFTED SHIELD, DEBRIS FELL INTO HIS EYE. EE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 12-01-2003.

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