# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030560035` · 02/14/2003 · Evans Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Auger operator, Auger Crew supervisor
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 25
- **Mine experience:** 1.61 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barbara  Evans
- **Operator:** Evans Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [1518396](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518396)
## Narrative

HE WAS ON AN AUGER CONVERSION PUTTING A BRACE ONA CHUTE. THE BRACE CAME LOOSE AND STRUCK HIM ABOVE THE RIGHT EYE ON THE FOREHEAD

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