# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002340106` · 08/16/2000 · Sidney Coal Company LLC
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 9.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Sidney Coal Company LLC
- **Mine:** [1509724](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1509724)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PREPAIRING TO SERVICE A DOZER ON THE IMPOUNDMENT. WHEN HE OPENED THE DOOR TO THE TOOLBOX ON THE SERVICE TRUCK TO RETRIEVE GREASE RACKS, AN 18 LB SLEDGE HAMMER FELL FROM THE TOP SHELF AND STRUCK HIM BETWEEN THE EYES. HE SUSTAINED A LACERATION REQUIRING STITCHES.

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