# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012180047` · 07/16/2001 · Old Ben Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Old Ben Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102546](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102546)
## Narrative

LEANING OVER TO CHECK THE OIL LEVEL IN #2 VC48 DRYER IN THE PREPARATION PLANT AND DID NOT NOTICE THE MOTOR GUARD WAS MISSING. HIS LEFT HAND WAS AT THE FAN LEVEL AND HIS SMALL FINGER ON HIS LEF T HAND CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE FAN BLADE. THIS INCIDENT IS UNDER INVESTIGATION PENDING MEDICAL REPORTS.

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