# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022380143` · 08/07/2002 · K B Coal Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 222
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kevin S  Beltowski
- **Operator:** K B Coal Inc
- **Mine:** [3608622](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608622)
## Narrative

WHILE TRYING TO CLEAR ROCK FROM A COAL SHAKER HE WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT HAND BY A FALLING ROCK.

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