# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023220039` · 10/24/2002 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 78
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4607273](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607273)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS CHANGING THE CIRCULATING FILTER ON A PUMP WITH A PIPE WRENCH. AS THE FILTER FINALLY BROKE LOOSE EE'S DOWN PRESSURE BEING USED CAUSED HIM TO STRIKE HIS ELBOW ON THE PUMP. EE'S FIRST DAY AWAY FROM WORK WAS OCT 24TH 2002.

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