# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002900180` · 10/04/2000 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Rubbed or abraded
- **Occupation:** LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
- **Activity:** Hang or reposition tubing
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 24.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601456](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601456)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING INSTALL FIBER GLASS ROCK DUST PIPE ALONG THE FACE. WHILE WIPING HIS EYE WITH HIS FINGER HE EXPERIENCED BURNING OF HIS LEFT EYE. HE THINKS THIS IS HOW IT GOT IN HIS EYE. HE WAS NOT WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME.

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