# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022420021` · 08/26/2002 · Rockhouse Energy Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Timbering, Build cribs
- **Injury source:** POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Rockhouse Energy Mining Company
- **Mine:** [1517651](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1517651)
## Narrative

SETTING TIMBERS BESIDE BELT LINE WHEN A TIMBER FELL OVER STRIKING HIM ON BACK OF LEFT HAND CAUSING A CUT TO THE PALM OF HIS HAND REQUIRING STITCHES.

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