# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011450048` · 05/15/2001 · Old Ben Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 29.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Old Ben Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102546](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102546)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING A 12"" IN THE PREP PLANT. WHILE POSITIONING THE PIPE THE EYE BOLT USED TO HOLD THE PIPE CAME LOOSE ALLOWING THE PIPE TO MOVE STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE'S RIGH T LEG, JUST ABOVE THE KNEE.

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