# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020670015` · 02/27/2002 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling 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:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202174](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202174)
## Narrative

ON 2-27-02, INJURED WAS CHANGING SOME HYDRAULIC HOSES UNDERNEATH A VOLVO COAL TRUCK SOME DIRT FELL INTO HIS RIGHT EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AS REQUIRED. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO DR. EYE CLINIC. THE EYE WAS FLUSHED AND HE WAS GIVEN AN OPHTALMIC PRESCRIPTION.

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