# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021330110` · 04/30/2002 · Patton 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:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 291
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Harry M  Hylton
- **Operator:** Patton Inc
- **Mine:** [4608761](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608761)
## Narrative

EE WAS REMOVING A ROCK FROM THE FEEDER. WHEN HE PICKED THE ROCK UP IT FLIPPED OVER & CAUGHT HIS HAND CAUSING THE INJURY.

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