# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010990145` · 03/30/2001 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

EE WAS PULLING/SETTING SHIELDS ON THE LONGWALL MINING FACE. WHILE WALKING ALONG THE FACE CONVEYOR HE BUMPED A 1/2 INCH WASHDOWN HOSE VALVE WITH HIS HAND. THE HOSE BEGAN SPRAYING WATER AND THE VALVE END WHIPPED AND STRUCK EE AROUND HIS RIGHTEYE. NOTE: EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

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