# OTHER
> MSHA accident `220021300006` · 04/30/2002 · Omar Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** OTHER
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ANIMALS,INSCTS,BRDS,REPTL
- **Nature of injury:** POISONING,SYSTEMIC
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Omar Mining Company
- **Mine:** [4603141](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4603141)
## Narrative

EE WAS HELPING INSTALL FILTER CLOTH AROUND THE IMPOUNDMENT. HE PUT HIS HANDS UNDER A ROLL OF FILTER CLOTH TO LIFT IT UP. A COPPERHEAD SNAKE BIT HIM ON THE LEFT HAND THROUGH HIS LEATHER GLOVE.

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