# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220260430003` · 02/03/2026 · Preferred Proppants LLC.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Preferred Intermediate Holding Company, LLC
- **Operator:** Preferred Proppants LLC.
- **Mine:** [2501243](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2501243)
## Narrative

Maintenance employee was working in the plant and at some point, in time EE debris in EE's eye.  EE flushed it out, but it was still irritated so EE went to the eye doctor to make sure the debris was not still present.  The eye doctor prescribed eye drops for the irritation. Employee was able to return to work immediately.

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