# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012780067` · 09/24/2001 · Pegs Branch Energy Mining Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Supply man, Supply worker, Nipper
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Pegs Branch Energy Mining Co.
- **Mine:** [1517541](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517541)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LOWERING THE TRAP DOOR ON THE GRAVEL CAR WHEN THE HANDLE BROKE LOOSE AND STRUCK HIM ON THE UPPER LIP. HE SUSTAINED A LACERATION REQUIRING STITCHES.

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