# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023010093` · 10/17/2002 · Vandalia Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pittston Company
- **Operator:** Vandalia Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [4607537](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607537)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OUT OF MECHANIC'S TRUCK TO GET A PART. HIS MINE LIGHT CORD CAUGHT ON THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAUSING HIM TO PULL HIS HARD HAT OFF AND STRIKE FOREHEAD ON THE EDGE OF DOOR. 6 SUTURES WERE REQUIRED. EMPLOYEE RTW ON NEXT SHIFT SCHEDULED ON REGULAR DUTY.

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