# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032370049` · 08/08/2003 · Roblee Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert R  Jeran
- **Operator:** Roblee Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4608074](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608074)
## Narrative

EE WAS HELPING UNROLL A 700' ROLL OF MINER CABLE THAT WAS SUPPORTED WITH A 5' PIECE OF PIPE LOCATED BETWEEN THE FORKS OF A FORK LIFT. THE PIPE FELL OFF THE FORK CAUSING THE SPOOL TO FALL AGAI NST THE LEFT FORK WHERE EE'S RIGHT INDEX FINGER WAS LOCATED.

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