# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042040051` · 07/14/2004 · Jacobs Ranch Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** RTZ-CRA Group
- **Operator:** Jacobs Ranch Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4800997](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800997)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING A PRE-SHIFT WALK AROUND INSPECTION ON HAUL TRUCK. WHEN SHE LOOKED UP TO INSPECT THE TRUCK FRAME SOMETHING ENTERED HER RIGHT EYE BEHIND HER GLASSES. SHE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AND DIAGNOSED WITH DIRT IN HER EYE. IT WAS SWABBED OUT AND SHE WAS GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION ANTIBIOTIC TO PREVENT INFECTION. SHE WAS RELEASED TO FULL DUTY THAT DAY.

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