# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010460030` · 01/31/2001 · Rockspring Development Inc
## 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 2.76 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Rockspring Development Inc
- **Mine:** [4605121](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4605121)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING DRILL STEEL OUT OF A DRILLED HOLE. HE WAS USING TWO PIECES OF STEEL. WHEN THE JOINING SECTION CAME OUT OF THE HOLE, THE LOWER SECTION STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HI S HEAD. HE RECEIVED 4 STITCHES.

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