# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220230720014` · 03/04/2023 · Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 19.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [0503695](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0503695)
## Narrative

Operator was performing a pre shift inspection. While looking up some dirt or dust came down and got in Right eye causing a scratched Cornea. Employee was given prescription medication and missed two shifts of work. 

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