# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012910004` · 10/04/2001 · American Energy Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Fireman - locomotive, Railroad clam operator, Timekeeper, Yard engine operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.61 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** American Energy Corporation
- **Mine:** [3301070](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301070)
## Narrative

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO THROW SAND ONT HE BELT THAT WENT OUT ON SLIP. WHEN THE SAND STARTED TO GRIB, THE BELT, THE MOTOR AND SPEED REDUCER MAINTING BROKE LOOSE STRIKING EE IN THE FACE. CAUSING OF THIS INJURY WAS DOOR DESIGN AND MECHANICAL DEFE

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