# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220092440010` · 08/28/2009 · Ash Grove Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 17.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Operator:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Mine:** [0300256](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0300256)
## Narrative

The employee was attempting to empty out a dust bin by having an electrician reverse the screw direction. The employee was standing 10' from the screw when the screw became compacted with dust causing some to spray in the direction of the employee striking him in his eyes. The dust spray knocked the employee's safety glasses off. Employee was given a prescription.

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