# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011060131` · 04/10/2001 · EVTAC Mining
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eveleth Mines Llc
- **Operator:** EVTAC Mining
- **Mine:** [2100828](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2100828)
## Narrative

WHILE PART OF 6 MAN CREW, PULLING ELECTRIC CABLE INTO CABLE TRAY, DUST AND DIRT WERE KNOCKED LOOSE. DUST/DIRT FELL INTO WORKER'S RIGHT EYE.

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