# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220261180008` · 04/21/2026 · Resolution Copper Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Shaftcrew, Shaft repair, Skip tender, Station tender
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** RTZ Corp  PLC; BHP Billiton PLC
- **Operator:** Resolution Copper Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [0200152](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0200152)
## Narrative

While installing pipe in the shaft, a small piece of metal entered a worker's right eye, causing irritation and redness. Employee was taken to an optometrist, the debris was removed and the employee was prescribed eye drops. At the time of the incident, the worker was wearing safety glasses.

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