# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220002340019` · 08/08/2000 · Paramont Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Mantrip
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.76 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pittston Company
- **Operator:** Paramont Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [4406846](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406846)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING A RAIL MOTOR TOWARDS THE OUTSIDE WHEN HE FELT A PIECE OF DUST IN HIS LEFT EYE. THE MANTRIP WAS STOPPED AT THE 15TH X-CUT &ANOTHER EMPLOYEE LOOKED IN HIS EYE BUT DID NOT SEE ANYTHING. THE EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS.

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