# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021690028` · 06/03/2002 · Levisa Fork Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pen Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** Levisa Fork Mining Company
- **Mine:** [1517954](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517954)
## Narrative

WHILE MOVING WELDING CABLE THE STINGER END CAME LOOSE STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE RIGHT EAR.

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