# OTHER
> MSHA accident `220001250004` · 04/21/2000 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** OTHER
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling explosives
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.57 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202147](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202147)
## Narrative

EE WAS HELPING THE POWDER CREW, BY SHOVELING IN THE LOADED HOLES. WIND WAS BLOWING GUST UP TO 40 MPH STIRRING UP DEBRIS, WHICH BLEW INTO EE'S FACE. AT THE TIME HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES BUT THEY DIDN'T PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR THE CONDITIONS THAT WAS PRESENT. HE WAS TAKENT O THE ER THE EYE WAS FLUSHED AND PERSCRIPTION OF RX

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