# EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
> MSHA accident `220090910033` · 03/29/2009 · Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Utility truck, Water trucks
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 96
- **Mine experience:** 1.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Teck Corp
- **Operator:** Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
- **Mine:** [5001642](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001642)
## Narrative

EE was to prevent entry into blasting area. Pickup used to block traffic moved too close to intersection of blasting area & main drift. Fly rock from blasting area traveled 500 ft. & struck employee sitting in pickup. EE was struck by small rock which fractured safety glasses causing glasses to penetrate eye. Evaluation ongoing. EE stated he drove in prior to shot's completion.

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