# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020850028` · 03/22/2002 · American Energy Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Scoop car/Scooptram operator, Load/Haul/Dump (LHD) operator, Teletram operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.01 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** American Energy Corporation
- **Mine:** [3301070](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301070)
## Narrative

EE WAS ASKING THE BOLTER OPERATORS WHAT SUPPLIESTHEY NEEDED. WHEN HE TURNED AROUND TO LEAVE HE RAN INTO A SCREEN WIRE STICKING DOWN. CAUSE OF THIS INCIDENT WAS CONTACTING THE WIRE SCREEN HAN GING DOWN. COMPLIANCE WITH RULES/REGS. NOT A FACTOR, PROCTECTIVE EQUIP. O-K, MINER PROFICIENCY A FACTOR, MINING SYSTEMS IS A FACTOR DUE TO SCREENING BAD TOP.

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