# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220261950002` · 07/07/2026 · Baystar Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 18 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Edward A  Asbury
- **Operator:** Baystar Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4607852](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4607852)
## Narrative

Employee was helping to install a transmission in a Mack Coal Truck when a piece of dirt fell into EE's right eye. (Employee was wearing safety glasses at the time of the accident)

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