# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220123610009` · 12/13/2012 · Licking River Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 2.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U S Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Licking River Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1519146](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519146)
## Narrative

A pull down jack was being replaced on highwall drill #7689 when the mechanic got a piece of metal in his right eye. He was wearing safety glasses.

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