# OTHER
> MSHA accident `220082310015` · 08/07/2008 · EP Minerals, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** OTHER
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Haulage or Dump truck
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 3.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eagle-Picher Industries Inc
- **Operator:** EP Minerals, LLC
- **Mine:** [2600672](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600672)
## Narrative

Employee was operating a haul truck and the wind blew dust inside of the cab, which got into the employee's left eye.  The employee was diagnosed with a corneal abrasion.  The doctor prescribed 2 days off work.

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