# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013480054` · 12/04/2001 · Eastern Associated Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.76 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [4604955](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4604955)
## Narrative

EE STATED THAT THE CONTINUOUS MINER HAD CUT OFF THE HEAD OF A RIB BOLT AND LEFT THE METAL END BURRED AND EXPOSED TO WORKERS. HE FELT THIS WAS A POTENTIAL CAUSE FOR AN ACCIDENT AND PROCEEDED TO REMOVE THE DAMAGED BOLT. AFTER TWISTING AND TURNING, THE BOLT SLID THROUGH HIS HAND AND THE BURRED END CUT HIS RIGHT LITTLE FINGER. THE CUT TOOK3 SUTURES.

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