# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022460056` · 08/16/2002 · Elk Run Coal Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Co.
- **Mine:** [4607938](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607938)
## Narrative

MECHANIC WAS ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR A DEFECTIVE BRAKE CANISTER. HE HAD LOOSEN ONE OF THE BOND CLAMPS ON THE CARTER. THE BRAKE CANISTER IS SPIN LOADED. IT FLEW APART AND THE END CAP STRUCK THE ME CHANIC ON THE KNEE CAUSING INJURY.

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