# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012390142` · 08/20/2001 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4605295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4605295)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED HE AND ANOTHER CO-WORKER WERE INSTALLING A BELT ROLLER ON THE #4 REF BELT WHEN HIS RIGHT LITTLE FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE ROLLER AND FRAME CAUSING A LACERATION. THE WOUND T OOK 6 SUTURES FOR CLOSING.

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