# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220261530011` · 05/22/2026 · Columbia River Carbonates
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Northwest Carbonates; Bleeck Management
- **Operator:** Columbia River Carbonates
- **Mine:** [4503286](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4503286)
## Narrative

Miner leaned forward onto a full FIBC to tie the top spout closed which caused powder to exit the top spout into their face. The dust bypassed their safety glasses causing irritation to the left eye.   

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