# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012920011` · 10/09/2001 · Rockhouse Energy Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 24
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Rockhouse Energy Mining Company
- **Mine:** [1517651](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517651)
## Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT WHEN THE BOLT BENT. HE TOOK A HOLD OF THE ROOF BOLT TO REMOVE IT. HE ACCIDENT HIT THE ROTATION LEVER AND THE ROOF PLATE STRUCK HIS ARM CAUSING A LACERATION REQUIR ING SITICHES.

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