# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020710030` · 02/27/2002 · Illnois Land Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 13.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Illnois Land Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1102752](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102752)
## Narrative

WHILE LOWERING FEEDER CABLES FROM SUSPENDED POSITION, THE ADJOINING TIE WIRE BROKE, CAUSING THE CABLE TO FALL AND HIT EMPLOYEE IN THE FACE, PUSHING HIS SAFETY GLASSES DOWN ONTO HIS NOSE.

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