# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262650018` · 09/17/2026 · US Vanadium, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** 0.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** US Vanadium Holding Company, LLC
- **Operator:** US Vanadium, LLC
- **Mine:** [0300479](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0300479)
## Narrative

The injured EE had left the work area and was removing their full-face respirator to take a break. As they pulled the respirator off, a small amount of dust fell off the mask and into their left eye, causing irritation and redness.

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