# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002310003` · 05/20/2000 · Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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 COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Florida Progress Corporation
- **Operator:** Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4406364](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406364)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ADDING WATER TO COAL HAULER BATTERY WHEN THE BATTERY LID FELL, CATCHING HIS RIGHT MIDDLE AND RING FINGERS BETWEEN LID AND FRAME.

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