# OTHER
> MSHA accident `220012390054` · 08/18/2001 · McElroy Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** OTHER
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ANIMALS,INSCTS,BRDS,REPTL
- **Nature of injury:** POISONING,SYSTEMIC
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 28 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** McElroy Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601437](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601437)
## Narrative

PREP PLANT OUTSIDE NEAR BUILDING. MAN HAD BENT DOWN BESIDE LOAD CENTER BUILDING AND WAS REACHING FOR AN IRON CHANNEL TO PUT IN END LOADER BUCKET. COPPERHEAD SNAKE BIT HIM THROUGH HIS PROTECTIV E GLOVE ON THE RIGHT LITTLE FINGER.

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