# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220012040159` · 07/10/2001 · Kennecott Utah Copper LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** Kennecott Utah Copper LLC
- **Mine:** [4200149](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4200149)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS UNDER A TRUCK CLEANING DEBRIS FROM THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING AND LINKAGE WHEN THE AIR DRYER FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM SUDDENLY RELEASED PRESSURE AND BLEW LOOSE DEBRIS INTO THE SIDE OF EMPLOYEE'S FACE STRIKING THE RIGHT EYE.

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