# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020300002` · 01/18/2002 · 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 flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** JACKS-MECH,HYDRL,AIR,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608457](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608457)
## Narrative

EE WAS BENIDNG OVER TO PICK UP HIS DINNER BUCKET WHEN HE STEPPED ON THE SIDE OF A HIGH-LIFT JACK. THE JACK HANDLE FLEW UP STRIKING EE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF UPPER LIP, CAUSING LACERATION.

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