# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031210031` · 04/26/2003 · McElroy Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 117
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** McElroy Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601437](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601437)
## Narrative

5 RIGHT 5 SOUTH UNLOADING BED RAILS FROM SCOOP CAR. PICKED UP BEDRAIL AND THE ONE UNDER IT FELL OFF PILE AND BOUNCED OFF BOTTOM OF SCOOP BUCKET AND CAME BACK UP AND HIT MAN'S RIGHT HAND.

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