# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220062510010` · 08/31/2006 · Imerys Talc Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Fork lift
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 17.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** Imerys Talc Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2402050](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2402050)
## Narrative

While operating forklift from plant to warehouse got something in left eye.  This route takes the employee outside the building. Employee was wearing safety glasses.  Employee was given a prescription antibiotic drops as preventative.

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