# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010180001` · 01/03/2001 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 22.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

WAS MAKING A PRE-SHIFT OF THE SLOPE BELT. HE STEPPED TO TURN ON A WATER VALVE TO WASH AWAY SOME LOOSE COAL SPILLAGE. WHEN HE INCREASED THE WATER PRESSURE THE ELBOW FROM THE MAIN WATER LINE TO THE TAP SWIVELED AND HIT HIM ON THE LEFT KNEE

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