# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012920060` · 10/15/2001 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608457](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608457)
## Narrative

EE WAS CARRYING A CAN OF HYDRAULIC OIL TO THE SECTION SCOOP. WHEN HE ARRIVED AT THE SCOOP HE DROPPED THE CAN OF OIL WHICH IN TURN LANDED ON HIS LEFT HAND. THE BOTTOM OF THE OIL CAN CUT HIS LEF T THUMB REQUIRING SIX SUTURES. DEGREE 6 CLASS 9 ACCIDENT.

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