# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220232200018` · 07/31/2023 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Change house, Bathing
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 19
- **Mine experience:** 7.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Westmoreland Mining Holdings LLC
- **Operator:** Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2401747](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2401747)
## Narrative

The employee was leaving work at the end of shift.  Employee stopped at the crew shack to wash face and head.  A piece of dirt or coal fell into EE's left eye when EE washed EE's hair. The particle caused a scratch on the cornea and the doctor administered prescription eye salve, making this incident reportable.

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