# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002290037` · 08/07/2000 · Fork Ridge Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** RAILROAD TIES
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cumberland Resources Corporation
- **Operator:** Fork Ridge Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [4401696](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4401696)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING DOWN CONTINUOUS MINER CABLE, AND THE TIE CAME LOOSE HITTING HIM IN THE RIGHT EYE.

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