# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031140042` · 04/15/2003 · Peabody Midwest 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 COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202010](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202010)
## Narrative

EE WAS CARRYING A ROOF STRAP WITH OTHER EE TO THE FRONT OF THE ROOF BOLTER FOR INSTALLATION. THE ROOF STRAP CAUGHT ON SOMETHING AND STOPPED HIS FORWARD PROGRESS. THE STRAP STRUCK HIM IN THE MO UTH CHIPPING THE FIRST TOOTH ON RIGHT SIDE OF HIS MOUTH.

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