# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012640054` · 09/14/2001 · Peabody Twentymile Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Peabody Twentymile Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [0503836](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503836)
## Narrative

INJURED AND OTHERS WERE REMOVING FACE CONVEYOR CHAIN WITH WINCH AND CHAIN. CHAIN BROKE AND TWO LINKS FLEW DOWN THE FACE AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN EAR THAT RESULTED IN STITCHES. CREW BELEIVED THEY WERE IN A SAFE LOCATION.

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