# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002310070` · 08/08/2000 · Freedom Energy Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Freedom Energy Mining Company
- **Mine:** [1507082](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1507082)
## Narrative

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO HANG MINER CABLE AND WATER LINE IN A CABLE HANGER. THE WATER SOURCE WAS ENGAGED ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER CAUSING THE WATER LINE TO JERK. THE CABLE HANGER CAME OUT OF THE SP AD NAIL AND STRUCK EE IN THE LEFT EYE.

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