# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220231100010` · 04/15/2023 · Asbury Graphite Mills Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 28.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Asbury Carbons Inc
- **Operator:** Asbury Graphite Mills Inc
- **Mine:** [2800956](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2800956)
## Narrative

Employee was changing socks on a dust collector, during the process excess graphite built up on employees hard hat. While exiting the job, dust broke free from hardhat and entered employees left eye. Safety glasses were worn at the time of  accident.

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