# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220022250037` · 07/30/2002 · Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Progress Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [1518043](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518043)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO MANTRIP STATION WHEN HE STRUCK RIGHT EYE AGAINST A PIECE OF WIRE USED TO HANG CAB LEG. PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION WAS USED FOR PREVENTITIVE PURPOSE. REGULAR WORK SCHEDUL E IS MON-THURS.

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