# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010220008` · 01/11/2001 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
- **Activity:** Ventilation maintenance
- **Injury source:** LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 27.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

EE WAS PATCHING HOLES IN BETWEEN FIBER BLOCKS OF THE FRAME FOR AN AIRLOCK DOOR ALONG 28 WEST TMLR. A PIECE OF MATERIAL FROM THE BLOCKS FLEW INTO HIS LEFT EYE. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT TO THE MINING OPERATION OR MINING EQUIPMENT. THE INJURY DID NOT INVOLVE COMPLIANCE, JOB SKILLS, PROFICIENCY, TRAINING OR ATTITUDE. EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

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