# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072680026` · 09/17/2007 · Oxford Mining Co LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WATER
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Charles C  Ungurean
- **Operator:** Oxford Mining Co LLC
- **Mine:** [3304336](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3304336)
## Narrative

EE was putting hose for treatment of water in ditch, when the hose momentarily got caught on pole that holds the hose when not in use. When the end of the hose came loose it shot water into his right eye. Took him to hospital, was told to take 4 days off.

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