# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020870008` · 03/21/2002 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BHP Billiton
- **Operator:** Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2902170](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2902170)
## Narrative

EE WAS TAKING DOWN A SECTION OF CONTINUOUS MINER TRAILING CABLE FROM THE CABLE TROLLEY SYSTEM. SMALL PIECES OF COAL FELL ONTO HIS FACE, WENT BEHIND HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND INTO HIS EYES. HE CO NTINUED HIS REGULAR DUTIES. TWO HOURS LATER HIS EYES BECAME EXTREMELY IRRITATED.

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