# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030870029` · 03/17/2003 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Trackman, Track worker, Track gang
- **Activity:** Lay or repair railroad track
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 32 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601456](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601456)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO THROW THE SWITCH AT 17 SPUR TO ALLOW THE TRACK BUS TO ENTER IT. AS HE THREW THE SWITCH THE PIN CAME OUT THAT HOLDS THE HANDLE ON. THE HANDLE CAME OFF STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT SHIN.

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