# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021400061` · 05/13/2002 · A & G Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 10.76 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jerry W  Wharton
- **Operator:** A & G Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [4406934](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406934)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING ON A 789 HAULER TAKING OFF THE REAR SUSPENSION CYLINDERS...THE WIND WAS BLOWING HARD, SOME DIRT OR OTHER OBJECT CAME OFF THE CYLINDER INTO EE'S EYE.

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