# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220140140039` · 01/09/2014 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Utility truck, Water trucks
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2602689](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602689)
## Narrative

While trying to shotcrete the Southeast Decline, operator had lost air pressure and had his nozzle plug up. Sprayer operator shut off the air and started disconnecting the air and accelerator valve at the end of the boom when the energy was released it sprayed the operator in the face.

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