# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001540038` · 05/31/2000 · Rox Coal Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Scoop car/Scooptram operator, Load/Haul/Dump (LHD) operator, Teletram operator
- **Activity:** Handling timber
- **Injury source:** POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 3.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Severstal Resources
- **Operator:** Rox Coal Inc.
- **Mine:** [3603248](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3603248)
## Narrative

WHILE HANDLING ROOF SUPPORT POSTS FROM PILE, PILE SHIFTED AND I' POST STRUCK EE ON LEFT LITTLE FINGER CAUSING LACERATION & BRUISE REQUIRING 7 STITCHES.

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