# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022750014` · 09/18/2002 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BHP Billiton
- **Operator:** Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2902170](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2902170)
## Narrative

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PULLING THE ROOF BOLTER STRIPS (BACON STRIPS) ONTO THE ROOF BOLTER WITH HIS FINGER IN THE BOLTER HOLES & THE STRIPS SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO CUT HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER & REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT (STITCHES).

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