# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010160057` · 01/08/2001 · Monterey Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 22
- **Mine experience:** 23.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Exxon Mobil Corp
- **Operator:** Monterey Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1100726](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100726)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSIGNED TO THE INSTALLATION OF THE LONGWALL CONVEYER CHAIN IN THE PANEL SETUP. DURING PULLING OF THE CHAIN, A FLIGHT BAR HUNG UP ON THE FRAME OF THE CONVEYER DRIVE ASSEMBLY. AS E MPLOYEE WAS PRYING ON THE FLIGHT, IT BROKE FREE CAUSING THE CHAIN TO ADVANCE AND STRIKE EMPLOYEE ON THE RIGHT KNEE.

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