# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020090036` · 12/21/2001 · AEP Kentucky Coal, L. L. C.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** American Electric Power Company Inc
- **Operator:** AEP Kentucky Coal, L. L. C.
- **Mine:** [1517786](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517786)
## Narrative

WHILE WORKING ON BEARING AT A TAILPIECE THE GUARD FELL DOWN AND HIT HIS RT. THUMB.

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