# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220220240006` · 01/13/2022 · Carbo Ceramics Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Wilks Brothers LLC
- **Operator:** Carbo Ceramics Inc
- **Mine:** [0901108](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0901108)
## Narrative

Employee was cleaning up around Kiln back spill hopper. Material falling to floor got behind EE's safety glasses and created irritation in and around EE's eyes. EE rubbed eyes with EE's hands, later infection appeared specifically around EE's right eye. EE sought medical attention at Macon Occupational and was referred to Georgia Eye Care Center, who prescribed an oral antibiotic.

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