# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012770040` · 09/27/2001 · Sahara Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 12.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Charles  Wheatley
- **Operator:** Sahara Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [1100621](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100621)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS USING A PRESSURE WASHER ON A 637-D SCRAPER, SOMETHING FLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EYE, CAUSING A SCRATCH ON THE EYE.

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